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
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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

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Example Sentences

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direct tax

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

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2023

From April to June 16, the government's direct tax collection rose 45% year-on-year to 3.4 trillion rupees, while indirect tax collection in April-May rose nearly 30%.

From Reuters ● Jun. 23, 2022

Instead, Webert’s bill creates the Public School Assistance Fund, which would direct tax revenue to school repairs.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 30, 2022

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

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2021

Congress shall not have the power of regulating the intercourse between the states, nor to levy any direct tax on polls or estates, or any excise.

From Essays on the Constitution of the United States by Paul Leicester Ford

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