(income) tax return
noun
: a report that a person sends to the government about the money that he or she has earned and the taxes that he or she has paid in one year
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Report all types of income on the tax return to avoid receiving a notice or a bill from the IRS.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
As of September 2023 the Wertheims’ foundation had $157 million in net assets, yet paid out grants of just $1 million over the prior 12 months, per its tax return.
—Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2025
Answer these six questions to help you get started on your tax return.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
If the tax return was sent by mail, the refund could take 4 weeks or more.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
As of September 2023 the Wertheims’ foundation had $157 million in net assets, yet paid out grants of just $1 million over the prior 12 months, per its tax return.
—Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2025
Answer these six questions to help you get started on your tax return.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
If the tax return was sent by mail, the refund could take 4 weeks or more.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
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“(income) tax return.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%28income%29%20tax%20return. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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