direct tax

noun

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: a tax exacted directly from the taxpayer

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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 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 States are increasingly using tax credits to help families manage the rising cost of raising children, particularly after the temporary federal child tax credit expansion showed how direct tax relief could affect household finances. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for direct tax

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of direct tax was in 1770

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direct tax

noun
: a tax imposed on a taxpayer himself or herself or on his or her property compare excise

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