As nouns the difference between dues and rates
is that dues is plural of lang=en while rates is plural of lang=en.
dues
English
Noun
(head)
(pluralonly) Membership fees.
Related terms
* pay one's dues
Anagrams
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rates
English
Noun
(head)
(British or Australian ) Taxes, usually on property, levelled by local government.
Derived terms
* ratepayer
Anagrams
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