so-called
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All told, these so-called tax expenditures total nearly $70 billion, with many of the benefits going to higher income households and to businesses, according to the Sacramento-based California Budget and Policy Project.
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2023
The issue highlights frustration with the so-called tax gap, which is the difference between how much money is owed to the federal government and how much is paid.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2022
She wants me to loan her the money to pay this so-called tax bill, but I have refused because I think the whole thing is a scam.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2022
In 2017, Ecuador passed a law banning elected officials and candidates from holding investments in so-called tax havens.
From Reuters • Oct. 21, 2021
In his first budget, Cavour put on new taxes to the amount of 14,000,000 frs., one being the so-called tax on patents, or on the exercise of trades and professions, which excited much adverse criticism.
From Cavour by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn
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Booked
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