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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Example Sentences

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direct tax

According to the paper, he is looking to plug a hole in public finances and shield individuals from direct tax increases.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

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

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

From Washington Post ● Jan. 30, 2022

Intriguing candidates will go about among those who have not the means to pay the direct tax and pay it for them, on condition of receiving their votes.

From The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 by Thomas Paine