direct tax

noun

: a tax exacted directly from the taxpayer

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But economists and policy experts said the plan isn't likely to materialize, citing the implausibility of finding anywhere near $2 trillion in federal cuts, as well as the legislative hurdles in approving such a direct tax payment. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025 Again, importing workers from outside the U.S. that are predominantly indirect tax people into tax leadership roles in the U.S., which is predominantly a direct tax environment, is just not risk tolerance available. Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 But while Lee is backing a huge tax refund for corporations, his budget does not include any direct tax breaks for consumers: no holiday from the state’s 4% grocery tax like last year or 7% tax on diapers and formula is funded in his plan. Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 5 Feb. 2024 Different rules for public and private schools Amendment 2 asks Kentucky voters whether or not the state should be allowed to direct tax dollars toward education outside the public school system. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for direct tax

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of direct tax was in 1770

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“Direct tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20tax. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

Legal Definition

direct tax

noun
: a tax imposed on a taxpayer himself or herself or on his or her property compare excise

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