off-the-books
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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And it made off-the-books guarantees to distributors of its products, according to an SEC complaint in 2004 that resulted in a settlement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
At the same time, tens of thousands of draft evaders are either not working or employed off-the-books.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
It relates to suspicions of "covering up serious tax fraud and off-the-books work", according to the PNF.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2024
For off-the-books assistance, she calls a man with whom she has a complicated past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2024
Weisselberg previously served 100 days in jail last year after pleading guilty to dodging taxes on $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation from the Trump Organization.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
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