revenue agent
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of revenue agent
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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He began work at the agency in 1986 as a revenue agent.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 28, 2022
"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
A revenue agent performs this function, when it becomes necessary.
From When Winter Comes to Main Street by Grant Martin Overton
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