the taxman
noun
informal
: the department of the government that collects taxes
One-third of her salary goes to the taxman.
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France has one of the highest top income tax rates in the European Union and Briere’s treatment sparked a flurry of social media commentary in France, with some poking fun at the taxman’s pursuit of the government’s dues.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
So pity the ordinary property owners who have to pay the taxman two times every year.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Only then will the taxman relent.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Rotunda is well-known to wrestling fans for his memorable portrayals of characters like the taxman Irwin R. Shyster (I.R.S.) and the businessman Michael Wallstreet.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Though his release date hasn’t been disclosed, one thing’s clear: the taxman doesn’t play, and even reality TV isn’t exempt from real-life consequences.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
A lot of cash trades hands; the taxman doesn’t always get his cut.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
But such widespread cooperation with the taxman was only because it was known by all that income and earnings info would not be used for immigration purposes.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
If some of that income is from tips shouldn’t matter to the taxman (and certainly a good chunk of tips are not reported as income).
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
So pity the ordinary property owners who have to pay the taxman two times every year.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Only then will the taxman relent.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Rotunda is well-known to wrestling fans for his memorable portrayals of characters like the taxman Irwin R. Shyster (I.R.S.) and the businessman Michael Wallstreet.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Though his release date hasn’t been disclosed, one thing’s clear: the taxman doesn’t play, and even reality TV isn’t exempt from real-life consequences.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
A lot of cash trades hands; the taxman doesn’t always get his cut.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
But such widespread cooperation with the taxman was only because it was known by all that income and earnings info would not be used for immigration purposes.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
If some of that income is from tips shouldn’t matter to the taxman (and certainly a good chunk of tips are not reported as income).
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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