direct tax

noun

: a tax exacted directly from the taxpayer

Examples of direct tax in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

For more information about ‘The Groundlings,’ or to direct tax deductible donation to the theatre or school, a please visit their website. —Anne Easton, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

direct tax

noun

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