An amount of money (usually expressed as a percentage of the purchase price) which government imposes upon persons and business entities so as to fund the costs of government. Common taxes include sales tax on purchases of goods, on the earning of income and gain on the sale of property. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (verb) - To impose a tax; to enact or declare … [Read more...] about TAX
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TALLAGE
This word is derived from the French tailler, and signifies liter-ally to cut. In England it is used to signify subsidies, taxes, customs, and indeed any imposition whatever by the government for the purpose of raising a revenue. … [Read more...] about TALLAGE
TANISTRY
In old Irish law. A species of tenure, founded on ancient usage, which allotted the inheritance of lands, castles, etc., to the "oldest and worthiest man of the deceased's name and blood." It was abolished in the reign of James I. Jacob; Wharton. … [Read more...] about TANISTRY
TAX AUDITOR
An IRS employee who reviews tax returns for accuracy. … [Read more...] about TAX AUDITOR
TALLAGERS
Tax or toll gatherers; mentioned by Chaucer. … [Read more...] about TALLAGERS