taxman

British  

/ 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

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Example Sentences

Owners might worry about a future call from the taxman.

From The Wall Street Journal

In other words, plan for unexpected events, have a cushion for medical and housing expenses, and know that two of your biggest enemies in retirement — aside from illness, of course — are inflation and the taxman.

From MarketWatch

Vashi has cheated investors, staff and the taxman, but the search party is surprisingly small.

From BBC

"The Home Office and taxmen have been checking around Cardiff. Everyone, immediately avoid the area," one post read.

From BBC

But after Epstein's death it became clear that contrary to the sentiments of Harrison's Revolver album opening track, the taxman was not getting his hands on as much as he might have been.

From BBC