tax return

American  

[taks ri-turn] / ˈtæks rɪˌtɜrn /

noun

1. a statement, on an officially prescribed form, of income, deductions, exemptions, etc., and taxes due.

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tax return British  

noun

1. a declaration of personal income made annually to the tax authorities and used as a basis for assessing an individual's liability for taxation

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Etymology

Origin of tax return

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Most people with straightforward tax returns probably wouldn’t see any change with IRS operations, Gleckman said, but “if there’s a problem, a glitch or an unusual situation, then things could get a little dicey.”

From MarketWatch

The contract cancellation stems from inadequate safeguards for sensitive data, referencing a 2023 tax return leak.

From Barron's

The IRS is expecting to handle 164 million tax returns in the filing season that runs through April 15.

From MarketWatch

The Internal Revenue Service said the agency expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically.

From Barron's

“This resolution sends a clear message: whether you deal in dollars or digital assets, you must file accurate tax returns and pay what you owe.”

From Salon

Related Words

• tax form