Tax Arrears
/ˈtæks əˌrɪərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Unpaid taxes that are overdue and have not been settled by the taxpayer according to the prescribed deadline.
The government initiated a lien on the property to recover the taxpayer's tax arrears.
Forms
- tax arrears
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Commentary
The term commonly appears in contexts of government revenue enforcement and debt collection; clarity about jurisdictional deadlines and penalties is important when drafting related documents.
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