the taxman

noun

informal

: the department of the government that collects taxes

One-third of her salary goes to the taxman.

Examples of the taxman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All Americans, regardless of political belief, should be able to agree that a president using the power of his office to force the taxman off his back is a terrible abuse thereof. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2026

At the same time, the wealth of investors and executives has skyrocketed, with the taxman scarcely tapping these fortunes at all. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026

While the taxman races to keep up with crypto technology, Bitcoin and similar digital assets may currently offer a method to transfer value abroad without triggering the remittance tax. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026

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. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026

Only then will the taxman relent. — Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026

A lot of cash trades hands; the taxman doesn’t always get his cut. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025

Rhymes for the taxman

• waxman