revenue agent

noun

1. a government official who is responsible for the collection of revenue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of revenue agent¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

The committee's report obliquely suggests that it might be a good idea to vet individual agents more carefully, mentioning the "substantial discretion an I.R.S. revenue agent possesses in conducting the audit of presidential returns and the absence of guardrails to ensure that such employee is not subject to undue influence by a president or his representatives."

From Salon

He began work at the agency in 1986 as a revenue agent.

From Washington Post

Mr. O’Donnell has worked at the I.R.S. since 1986 and started out as a revenue agent.

From New York Times

"The revenue agent I dealt with was professional and responsive," McCabe told the outlet.

From Salon

“The revenue agent I dealt with was professional and responsive,” Mr. McCabe said.

From New York Times