tax time

noun

The time of year when one must prepare, file, and pay income tax.

Meanings

noun

alternative tax-time · alternative taxtime

  1. The time of year when one must prepare, file, and pay income tax.

    Hey, he'll thank me come tax time.

    2014, Mark Victor Young, Risk
    2 more examples

    If this status is applicable to you, verify that your tax advisor has experience with Uniform Capitalization and work closely with him or her to determine the tax consequences prior to tax time.

    2010, Diane Kennedy, Loopholes of the Rich

    To get the most business deductions when tax time rolls around, consult an accountant.

    2014, Christine Adindu, Home Cash Power
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