indirect tax

American  

noun

1. a tax levied indirectly, as one levied on commodities before they reach the consumer but ultimately paid by the consumer as part of the market price.

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indirect tax British  

noun

1. a tax levied on goods or services rather than on individuals or companies Compare direct tax

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Other Word Forms

• indirect taxation
  noun

Etymology

Origin of indirect tax

First recorded in 1795–1805

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Example Sentences

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indirect tax

The company projected over $750 million in direct and indirect tax revenue from the proposed tax breaks and those approved in 2014.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2023

The British Constitution promised representation of the will of British subjects, and without such representation, even the indirect tax of the Sugar Act was considered a threat to the settlers’ rights as British subjects.

From Textbooks ● Dec. 30, 2014

On Thursday, a parliament body that monitors budget execution warned that Portugal risks missing its 2012 budget deficit target unless the recession-hit nation sees improved indirect tax revenues.

From Reuters ● Jul. 6, 2012

Germany’s largest lender dropped its 2011 profit forecast and announced plans to cut 500 jobs as market volatility and unexpected costs on an indirect tax position weighed on third-quarter earnings.

From BusinessWeek ● Oct. 4, 2011

Every indirect tax was to be reduced or swept away, and yet no two men appeared to agree upon the principles of the direct taxes that were to take their place.

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 by Morley, John