Examples of direct tax in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Higher pump prices are a direct tax on household spending.
—
Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Lack of direct tax cuts concerns GOP Republican lawmakers say Connecticut still can afford to deliver direct relief to taxpayers, provided the state does a better job controlling the growth of costs.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Conservative opponents of school choice have long criticized the voucher program for its potential to direct tax dollars to Islamic schools.
—Isaac Yu, Houston Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2026
Credits called ‘a model’ — except for triggers Reams of research show the effectiveness of direct tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit in helping low-income people, said Kathy White, executive director of the progressive Colorado Fiscal Institute.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for direct tax
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Lack of direct tax cuts concerns GOP Republican lawmakers say Connecticut still can afford to deliver direct relief to taxpayers, provided the state does a better job controlling the growth of costs.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Conservative opponents of school choice have long criticized the voucher program for its potential to direct tax dollars to Islamic schools.
—Isaac Yu, Houston Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2026
Credits called ‘a model’ — except for triggers Reams of research show the effectiveness of direct tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit in helping low-income people, said Kathy White, executive director of the progressive Colorado Fiscal Institute.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for direct tax
Cite this Entry
“Direct tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20tax. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
