Tax Collector
/ˈtæks kəˌlɛktər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or official authorized to assess, levy, and collect taxes from individuals or entities on behalf of a government.
The tax collector visited the business to ensure all due taxes were paid.
Forms
- tax collector
- tax collectors
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Commentary
The term often implies official appointment and legal authority to collect taxes; in some jurisdictions, distinctions exist between tax collectors and other revenue officials.
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