Internal Revenue Service
/ɪnˈtɜrnəl ˈrɛvənju ˈsɜrvəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The U.S. federal agency responsible for tax collection and enforcement of tax laws.
The Internal Revenue Service audits individuals suspected of tax evasion.
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- internal revenue service
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Commentary
Commonly referred to by its acronym IRS; important to distinguish from state tax agencies in legal contexts.
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