Surcharge

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Definition of 'Surcharge'

A fee or other charge that is added to the cost of a good or service. A surcharge is typically added to an existing tax, and may not be included in the stated price of a good or service. It may be a temporary measure to defray the cost of increased commodity pricing, such as with a fuel surcharge, or it may be permanent. A surcharge does not have to be imposed by the government.
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Investopedia explains 'Surcharge'

Businesses use surcharges to shift additional costs to consumers. For example, when gas prices are high, taxi companies may add a fuel surcharge of $1 to cover the increased fuel cost. Some surcharges are not included in the listed price of a good or service, requiring consumers to pay attention to the final bill or risk paying more than they bargained for.
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'Surcharge'

  • The Traveler's Checklist - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0112/The-Travelers-Checklist.aspx
    ... Once that limit is exceeded, you'll pay a 3% surcharge on the next $1,000
    worth of purchases. Amounts more than $1,200 to $1,800 ...

  • Charles Schwab Broker Summary: Services And Commission / Fee ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/charles-schwab-online-broker-review/2.asp
    ... Online stock trades cost $8.95, while automated phone orders carry a $5
    surcharge and broker-assisted trades carry a $25 surcharge. ...

  • "Temporary" Taxes That Stuck

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/tax/10/temporary-taxes-that-stuck.asp
    ... history. The enacted budget included, among other provisions, a temporary
    personal income tax surcharge for higher-income taxpayers. ...

  • 4 Common Credit Card Misconceptions - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0212/4-Common-Credit-Card-Misconceptions.aspx
    ... It's Against the Law for a Merchant to Add a Credit Card Surcharge Retailers are
    not supposed to tack on a fee for you to use your credit card, but the law has ...

  • Should Dividend Investors Be Afraid Of Obama's Budget Plans?

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2012/Should-Dividend-Investors-Be-Afraid-Of-Obamas-Budget-Plans-AAT-DDR-EXL-LTC0221.aspx
    ... 39.5%. "If we factor in the surcharge included in the healthcare reform
    package, the top dividend tax rate jumps to 43.4%.". That's ...

  • The Declining Value Of A College Degree - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0911/The-Declining-Value-Of-A-College-Degree.aspx
    ... in-state students. The average surcharge for full-time, out-of-state students
    at these institutions is $11,990. Private non-profit ...

  • How Taxes Affect The Economy - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1211/How-Taxes-Affect-The-Economy.aspx
    ... tax increases. It hiked the top income tax rate to 36%, with an additional
    surcharge of 10% for the highest earners. It removed ...

  • Is That Airline Ready For Lift-Off?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/07/airline_stocks.asp
    ... own. 1. Analyze Fuel Hedging Some airlines try to pass higher fuel costs
    on to their customers in the form of a fuel surcharge. But ...

  • 2011: The Year Of Fees - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0112/2011-The-Year-Of-Fees.aspx
    ... payments over the phone. The fees angered customers and the resulting backlash
    forced Verizon to drop the surcharge. More Bank Fees ...

  • 4 Pricing Strategies That Increase Your Spending - Investopedia. ...

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1111/4-Pricing-Strategies-That-Increase-Your-Spending.aspx
    ... Ideally, every retailer would determine their costs to provide goods or services,
    and then tack on a modest surcharge to those goods or services to produce a ...

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