direct tax

American  

noun

Government.

1. a tax exacted directly from the persons who will bear the burden of it (without reimbursement to them at the expense of others), as a poll tax, a general property tax, or an income tax.

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direct tax British  

noun

1. a tax paid by the person or organization on which it is levied Compare indirect tax

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Other Word Forms

• direct taxation
  noun

Etymology

Origin of direct tax

An Americanism dating back to 1785–90

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How does direct-tax compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• direct tax vs. indirect tax

Example Sentences

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direct tax

Hense said a sticking point from an index provider perspective was that the EU does not have access to direct tax receipts.

From Reuters ● Apr. 27, 2023

He renewed his call for direct tax rebates from the state’s enormous $17.5 billion budget surplus.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2023

But what about a direct tax on the stuff we buy?

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2021

The next section says that “no capitation, or other direct, tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.”

From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2019

British Columbia has a direct tax on property and on income.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various