indirect tax

noun

1. a tax levied indirectly, as one levied on commodities before they reach the consumer but ultimately paid by the consumer as part of the market price.

indirect tax

noun

1. a tax levied on goods or services rather than on individuals or companies Compare direct tax

Derived Forms

• indirect taxation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of indirect tax¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

But for less well-off households, a greater share of family income goes on taxes on spending, known as indirect taxes.

From BBC

These "indirect taxes" are shown in the blue areas in each bar.

From BBC

"We believe that we must take our foot off the agricultural sector," he said, citing "inefficiencies from the creation of direct and indirect taxes" on the sector.

From Reuters

The company projected over $750 million in direct and indirect tax revenue from the proposed tax breaks and those approved in 2014.

From Seattle Times

In the past, all states would raise revenues through indirect taxes which gave them the financial freedom to make their own policies - such as the mid-day meal scheme in Tamil Nadu.

From BBC