Japanese phrase
___に税金はかかりますか？ ___ ni zei kin wa ka ka ri ma su ka
Meaning
Is tax charged on ___?
When to use it
Asks if tax applies to a particular item or service. It is a polite question used when checking prices in shops, offices, and other payment settings.
Example dialogue
このサービスに税金はかかりますか？ ko no sā bi su ni zei kin wa ka ka ri ma su ka
Is tax charged on this service?
いいえ、料金に含まれています。 i i e ryō kin ni fuku ma re te i ma su
No, it is included in the price.