the/tax

[GUEST2008]

Hi

I have to pay 30% of the tax or I have to pay 30% of tax (without "the")???

Are both OK?

 

[David L.]

What is the full sentence - that determines whether an article is used or not.

 

[GUEST2008]

Ok, I see that it all depends on the context. Thanks.

 

[David L.]

Do I have to pay tax on that?

The tax payable on such luxury items limits their demand.

A tax is inequitable if it adversely affects the poor more than the rich.