tax return

[taks ri-turn] / ˈtæks rɪˌtɜrn /

NOUN

document about taxpayer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

tax form

WEAK

annual return federal tax return joint return separate returns state tax return

Example Sentences

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If a tax return is straightforward and error-free, tax filers should still expect a smooth path ahead — and that includes getting any refund on time, according to experts.

From MarketWatch

If you are eager to receive a refund, it is best to file your tax return as soon as possible.

From MarketWatch

So your bank, for instance, may not issue you a 1099-INT form for interest earned on your savings account if it’s $8.50, but you’re still technically supposed to claim that money on your tax return.

From MarketWatch

In a perfect world, what you pay to the government through withheld taxes and estimated payments throughout the year would match your tax liability, so the bottom line on your tax return is zero.

From The Wall Street Journal

But families don’t have to wait until then: They can get the process started now when they file their 2025 tax return.

From MarketWatch