direct tax

noun

Definition of direct taxnext
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
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  1. personal tax
  2. income tax
  3. tax
  4. property tax
  5. poll tax
  6. withholding tax
Noun
  • That’s a departure from conventional state personal tax, which is levied on income such as wages and the proceeds from sales of stocks, bonds and other such financial assets.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of personal tax
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  • But income tax thresholds remain frozen and the chancellor could even reduce these for additional rate taxpayers.
    — Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Donors can avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and claim an income tax deduction by donating private shares.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of income tax
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  • Hope Florida Foundation got a new board and filed tax returns, but criticisms of its efficacy still dog its leaders.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The most common response cited by the report is fuel price support, think of subsidies or fuel tax reductions.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of tax
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  • Mueller said property tax increases are the likely alternative.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • City officials projected that development projects would bring thousands of new jobs and residents while generating additional sales tax revenue and allowing the city to lower its property tax rate.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 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
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  • 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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