Internal Revenue Service

/ɪnˈtɜrnəl ˈrɛvənju ˈsɜrvəs/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Forms

  • internal revenue service

Commentary

Commonly referred to by its acronym IRS; important to distinguish from state tax agencies in legal contexts.

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