indirect tax

American  

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.

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indirect tax British  

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• indirect taxation noun

Etymology

Origin of indirect tax

First recorded in 1795–1805

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• direct tax vs. indirect tax

Example Sentences

GST, which was introduced eight years ago, replaced a maze of indirect taxes to reduce compliance and the cost of doing business.

From BBC

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