Tax Protest
/ˈtæks ˈproʊtɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) An objection or refusal to pay a tax on constitutional, legal, or procedural grounds.
The taxpayer filed a tax protest arguing that the tax was levied without proper authority.
Forms
- tax protest
- tax protests
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Commentary
Tax protests often hinge on claims of illegitimacy of tax laws or enforcement but must be distinguished from illegal tax evasion.
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