taxman

/ ˈtæksˌmæn /

noun

1. a collector of taxes
2. informal.
   a tax-collecting body personified

   he was convicted of conspiring to cheat the taxman of five million pounds

Example Sentences

Even worse for fans of activist government, taxpayer information may have been shared by the taxman with the White House.

From The Daily Beast

The Taxman Calleth In 1993, after a prolonged fight, the IRS settled with the church over its tax-exempt status.

From The Daily Beast

And companies are shoveling dividends out to their shareholders before the taxman comes calling.

From The Daily Beast

The taxman intends to collect taxes in that range, but since there are no earnings there, he doesnt collect anything.

From Project Gutenberg

Down glided Sarah Rumble, who had been expecting this visit, to pay the taxman.

From Project Gutenberg

Foul fare the grasping taxman who wrings a couple of guineas from us on the plea that it is a luxury!

From Project Gutenberg