Definition

Noun: A government official or employee whose primary duty is to collect taxes owed to the government, specifically internal revenue such as income tax.

Usage

The term "collector of internal revenue" is a formal, official title for a person employed by a government's revenue service. It is used in legal, administrative, and historical contexts. - The collector of internal revenue is responsible for ensuring compliance with tax laws. - All inquiries should be directed to the local office of the collector of internal revenue.

Examples

• The collector of internal revenue sent a notice regarding the overdue payment.
• Before the agency was reformed, the collector of internal revenue had significant authority in his district.
• As a collector of internal revenue, her job involves auditing financial records.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Administrative Context: The term is often associated with specific historical government bodies, such as the former Bureau of Internal Revenue in the United States, before it was renamed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
• Capitalization: The title is often capitalized when referring to a specific official or office:

Variants and Related Words

• Tax collector: A more general and common synonym.
• Revenue agent: A modern term often used for an employee of a revenue service who conducts audits and investigations.
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS): The United States government agency responsible for tax collection.
• Collector: In this specific context, it is a shortened, informal form of the full title.

Synonyms

• Tax collector
• Revenue officer
• Tax official
• Tax agent

Related Phrases

• To collect internal revenue: The action performed by the collector.
  • The agency's mandate is to collect internal revenue efficiently.
• Office of the Collector: Refers to the administrative office where the collector works.
  • The documents are filed at the Office of the Collector of Internal Revenue.

Noun

1. someone who collects taxes for the government