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revenue agent

American  

noun

  1. a government official who is responsible for the collection of revenue.


Etymology

Origin of revenue agent

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

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"The revenue agent I dealt with was professional and responsive," McCabe told the outlet.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2022

During those years, Mr. Manafort avoided paying taxes on $16.47 million of that money by transferring it directly to vendors, testified Michael Welch, the I.R.S. revenue agent.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2018

The 70-year-old tried negotiating a payment plan with a state revenue agent over the phone.

From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2015

That’s her home and where she began her career in federal service as a revenue agent at the Internal Revenue Service.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2015

But then, as there was as yet no evidence of crime, possibly a cautious revenue agent would be apt to hold his horses and await further developments.

From Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence by Arundel, Louis