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

The group was referring to a 1985 amendment to the internal revenue code permanently barring a public officer convicted of a tax crime from voting and running in any election.

From Reuters • Dec. 2, 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

They sought a simple amendment to the internal revenue code that redefined the amount of the wager from a single winning ticket to the amount the bettor put into the wagering pool.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2017

We have no government monopolies, and the Treasury maintains a healthful condition from the receipts of customs and internal revenue payments.

From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Morris, Charles