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direct tax

noun

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as in personal tax

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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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for direct tax
Recent Examples of Synonyms for direct tax
  1. personal tax
  2. income tax
  3. tax
  4. property tax
  5. poll tax
  6. withholding tax
Noun
  • The tax code allows profits from these businesses to flow to the owner's personal tax return, avoiding the double taxation of corporate taxes.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The charges also alleged Dominic failed to file personal tax returns reflecting any of that income.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of personal tax
Noun
  • Households in the highest federal income bracket pay a 37% top marginal income tax rate.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, single-filers earning above $250,000 per year, Fazio said, would get no income tax relief.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of income tax
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  • While wealthy watch buyers can easily afford the extra tax, some are preferring to hold off on purchases or deliveries until the tariff is lifted or lowered, industry analysts say.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • As momentum builds, identify where the toggle tax is still slowing operations down and simplify those workflows as well.
    — Bryan Goode, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of tax
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  • Amendment 3 Rumph is opposed to Amendment 3, which would increase the property tax exemption on homestead property, likely reducing homeowners’ bills but forcing local governments to cut spending or reduce services.
    — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • To bridge the property tax payout gap, the county recently awarded $191 million worth of stopgap loans to 32 villages, library and school districts.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of property tax
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  • Miles called it a modern poll tax, which created a barrier for low-income individuals wanting to cast a ballot up until the 1960s in Texas.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This bill would functionally impose a poll tax on American citizens.
    — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
Definition of poll tax
Noun
  • Once Vasquez applies for funding, the Missouri 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, 10 June 2026
  • The incentives include sales and use tax refunds, qualifying investment tax credits and withholding tax credits.
    — Max Rego, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of withholding tax

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