taxman

/ (ˈtæksˌmæn) /

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noun plural -men

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

Words nearby taxman

taxi strip, taxi truck, taxiway, tax loophole, tax loss, taxman, taxo-, Taxol, taxon, taxonomy, taxpaid

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How to use taxman in a sentence

Even worse for fans of activist government, taxpayer information may have been shared by the taxman with the White House.
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The Taxman Calleth In 1993, after a prolonged fight, the IRS settled with the church over its tax-exempt status.
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And companies are shoveling dividends out to their shareholders before the taxman comes calling.
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The taxman intends to collect taxes in that range, but since there are no earnings there, he doesnt collect anything.
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Down glided Sarah Rumble, who had been expecting this visit, to pay the taxman.
The Tenants of Malory|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Foul fare the grasping taxman who wrings a couple of guineas from us on the plea that it is a luxury!
The Stark Munro Letters|J. Stark Munro