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Recent Examples of direct tax
Conservative opponents of school choice have long criticized the voucher program for its potential to direct tax dollars to Islamic schools.
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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
But the new provision adds on to the deductions for equipment and R&D to ensure that there are no direct tax penalties on building new factories in America.
—Richard Stern, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
The bill would direct tax revenue generated at the ballpark to the team for stadium repairs, similar to the agreement with the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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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
But the new provision adds on to the deductions for equipment and R&D to ensure that there are no direct tax penalties on building new factories in America.
—Richard Stern, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
The bill would direct tax revenue generated at the ballpark to the team for stadium repairs, similar to the agreement with the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for direct tax
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That gap between gross and net is a function of your shareholding structure, your personal tax residency, how your deal is composed, and whether your advisers are working together or optimising in separate corners.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Other polling finds that frustration goes beyond personal tax obligations, with many believing that wealthy people and corporations are not paying their fair share, while others worry about government waste.—
Linley Sanders,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Actually, those Americans in the top 1% of income actually pay almost 40% of the entire income tax — more than the bottom 90% combined.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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The bonds would be repaid with income tax revenue from major league ballplayers and staff.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Some immigrate to territories, others to tax brackets.—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Setting county tax policies to offset or reverse the impacts of previous property cycles has required significant cooperation between the Office of the County Executive and the state of Missouri.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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The House earlier this year passed a property tax plan that would have explicitly eliminated all property taxes except those on schools, something DeSantis’ plan doesn’t protect.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Check for local property tax breaks and other benefits for seniors.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Nearly half the revenue generated comes from eliminating a single tax break: a sales tax exemption for boats sold by licensed dealers to out-of-state residents.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
5 May 2026
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To qualify for the Saver’s Match, a single tax filer must earn less than $35,500.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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There was – there was a poll tax in Southern states.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Akbar had already incorporated Hindus into the Mughal military and administrative system and abolished the jizyah (a poll tax historically levied on non-Muslims under Islamic law) as part of a policy of inclusion.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once Vasquez applies for funding, Hataway’s department will determine the state’s contribution based on the amount of withholding tax, sales tax and athlete and entertainer tax revenues generated by the team last year, a Kehoe spokesperson previously told The Star.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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The incentives include sales and use tax refunds, qualifying investment tax credits and withholding tax credits.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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