taxman
- a collector of taxes
- informal a tax-collecting body personifiedhe was convicted of conspiring to cheat the taxman of five million pounds
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Gender-neutral form: tax inspector
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Examples from the Web for taxman
Contemporary Examples
Even worse for fans of activist government, taxpayer information may have been shared by the taxman with the White House.
The Taxman Calleth In 1993, after a prolonged fight, the IRS settled with the church over its tax-exempt status.
And companies are shoveling dividends out to their shareholders before the taxman comes calling.
Historical Examples
The taxman intends to collect taxes in that range, but since there are no earnings there, he doesnt collect anything.
Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political EconomyThomas Colignatus
Down glided Sarah Rumble, who had been expecting this visit, to pay the taxman.
The Tenants of MaloryJoseph Sheridan Le Fanu