black tax

English

Etymology

A "tax" on being black because it's custom in some black communities in Africa for grown children, especially professionals and others with higher income, to support their parents, siblings, or other family members. While it's not a real tax, it's called a "tax" because of the imposed social obligation.

Noun

black tax (countable and uncountable, plural black taxes)

1. (Africa) money given to parents, siblings, or other family members by a black person

See also

• brown tax