taxman
Definition
- Noun:
- A government official or employee whose job is to collect taxes: The "taxman" is a person who works for a tax authority, such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the United Kingdom. This term often refers to the collective authority or its agents.
- A symbolic or personified representation of the tax authority: Informally, "the taxman" can represent the government's tax-collecting entity as a whole, often implying its power or inevitability.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The taxman is conducting an audit of the company's financial records.
- You must file your return before the taxman imposes a penalty.
- Everyone fears a letter from the taxman.
Advanced Usage
- "The taxman cometh": A proverbial or idiomatic phrase suggesting the inevitable arrival or demand of the tax authority. It is often used humorously or resignedly.
- It's April; the taxman cometh for his share of our income.
Variants and Related Words
- Tax collector (n): A more formal or historical synonym for a person who collects taxes.
- Revenue agent (n): An official who investigates tax compliance.
- Tax authority (n): The government organization itself, not a specific person.
Synonyms
- Revenue officer
- Tax official
- Tax inspector
Related Idioms
- "Nothing is certain but death and taxes": A common saying highlighting the inevitability of taxes, where "taxes" is conceptually linked to the "taxman."
- We can plan all we want, but as the saying goes, nothing is certain but death and taxes.
Noun
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someone who collects taxes for the government
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