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Again, importing workers from outside the U.S. that are predominantly indirect tax people into tax leadership roles in the U.S., which is predominantly a direct tax environment, is just not risk tolerance available.
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Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
But while Lee is backing a huge tax refund for corporations, his budget does not include any direct tax breaks for consumers: no holiday from the state’s 4% grocery tax like last year or 7% tax on diapers and formula is funded in his plan.
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Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 5 Feb. 2024
Different rules for public and private schools Amendment 2 asks Kentucky voters whether or not the state should be allowed to direct tax dollars toward education outside the public school system.
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Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
For more information about ‘The Groundlings,’ or to direct tax deductible donation to the theatre or school, a please visit their website.
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Anne Easton, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1770, in the meaning defined above
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“Direct tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20tax. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
Legal Definition
direct tax
noun
: a tax imposed on a taxpayer himself or herself or on his or her property compare excise
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