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Noun taxman has 1 sense

tax collector, taxman, exciseman, collector of internal revenue, internal revenue agent - someone who collects taxes for the government
--₁ is a kind of bureaucrat, administrative official

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Taxman

Noun

1. A government official responsible for assessing and collecting taxes.

Sample sentences:

The taxman is coming to audit our business tomorrow.
Make sure to keep all your receipts in order to appease the taxman.
The taxman raised the property taxes for all homeowners in the district.

Noun

2. A British slang term for the one who pays higher taxes.

Sample sentences:

As a millionaire, he is definitely what the taxman calls a "high earner".
The taxman takes a significant chunk of his salary.
The business owner complained about being hounded by the taxman.

Noun

3. The title of a popular song by The Beatles, released in 1966.

Sample sentences:

The Beatles' Taxman is a satirical critique of high taxation.
Many fans consider Taxman one of The Beatles' best songs.
Do you remember the lyrics to Taxman?