Thesaurus results for PERSONAL TAX

personal tax

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Definition of personal tax

as in direct tax

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Recent Examples of personal tax Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and S corporations generally pass business income through to their owners’ personal tax returns. — Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 June 2026 Every unnecessary physiological cost is not only a personal tax, but also one that reduces the quality of leadership the organization receives. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Included in the report is the amount of taxes Charles paid in the two years since ascending the throne in May 2023, marking the first time that a sovereign's personal tax payment has been published, according to the press release. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 25 June 2026 In a rare transparency push, Charles and Prince William disclosed personal tax bills totaling tens of millions, part of efforts to modernize the monarchy and counter scandals surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for personal tax

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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
Lack of direct tax cuts concerns GOP Republican lawmakers say Connecticut still can afford to deliver direct relief to taxpayers, provided the state does a better job controlling the growth of costs.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026

Definition of direct tax

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The 34 measures include cuts to income tax for low- and middle income families, an overhaul of the creaking pension system, tougher rules for employees' sick leave and a reduction of the country's stifling bureaucracy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Supporters also point to other states that have eliminated their income tax and cast the proposal as a way to attract businesses and new residents.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Definition of income tax

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Sealed with a vote Monday’s vote reflects a yearslong debate among legislators regarding how much direct authority the Legislature has to set or approve policy related to property tax assessment.

— Ilana Arougheti July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Still, the mayor, who has vowed not to propose property tax increases, offered no hint at where the cuts will come.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026