internal revenue

American  

noun

1. the revenue of a government from any domestic source, usually considered to be any source other than customs.

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internal revenue British  

noun

1. government income derived from taxes, etc, within the country

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Etymology

Origin of internal revenue

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800

Example Sentences

The internal revenue commissioner testified that the late E.W.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2021

“Public officials who violate the internal revenue code are perpetually disqualified from holding any public office and participating in election,” Ocampo, who fought the Marcos dictatorship, told Reuters, citing an article of the code.

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2021

President Donald Trump’s appointee as commissioner of internal revenue, Charles P. Rettig, estimated the gap at $1 trillion per year and called for stepped-up funding for the Internal Revenue Service to help cut it.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2021

In 1791, Congress passed a measure taxing distilled spirits; it was the first internal revenue act in U.S. history.

From Washington Times • Mar. 3, 2021

But increase in taxation, either internal revenue or tariff, usually occasions a diminution in consumption as it invariably increases the cost.

From Tobacco Leaves Being a Book of Facts for Smokers by Brennan, W. A.