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payee

[pey-ee] / peɪˈi /
NOUN
bearer
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Sometimes foreign companies will withhold local taxes from dividends before sending them to a U.S. payee.

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

As a taxpayer, a Social Security payee, and someone who appreciates efficiency and good government, I am grateful to them.

From MarketWatch Nov. 28, 2025

According to the IRS, the alternate payee who receives the funds can roll over the distribution from a qualified retirement plan tax-free with a QDRO.

From Salon Dec. 29, 2024

But what happens if the payee cannot accept electronic payments?

From New York Times Jan. 7, 2024

No name of payee, you understand, ma'am, no name of payer.

From The Chestermarke Instinct by J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher

Jack also approved these – which meant he had been tricked into setting up three new payees.

From BBC Oct. 14, 2024

These systems are highly secure, particularly when they already have your payees in their system and can send an electronic payment directly to them.

From New York Times Jan. 7, 2024

Other warnings signs include frequent or last-minute changes of end-users or payees, or redirection of goods to third countries that have limited or no restrictions on re-exports to Russia, the department said.

From Reuters Apr. 23, 2023

Other payees will lose out if they move out of Washington.

From Seattle Times Oct. 11, 2021

In the following schedule are given the names of Loudoun payees and the amount received by each:     £ s. d.

From History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia by James William Head




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