Tax Protest

/ˈtæks ˈproʊtɛst/

Definitions

  1. (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

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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