Tax Return

Pronunciation: /tæks rɪˈtɜrn/

Definitions of tax return

noun a form on which a taxpayer makes an annual statement of income and personal circumstances, used by the tax authorities to assess liability for tax.

Example Sentences

A1 I need help filling out my tax return.

A2 My tax return was processed quickly this year.

B1 I always double check my tax return before submitting it.

B2 Filing a tax return can be complicated, but it's important to do it accurately.

C1 I hired a professional to handle my tax return because it's too complex for me.

C2 After reviewing my tax return, I realized I made a mistake and had to amend it.

Examples of tax return in a Sentence

formal It is important to accurately report all income and deductions on your tax return.

informal Don't forget to file your tax return before the deadline!

slang I dread doing my tax return every year.

figurative Completing my tax return feels like solving a puzzle.

Grammatical Forms of tax return

• plural: tax returns
• comparative: more tax return
• superlative: most tax return
• present tense: file tax return
• future tense: will file tax return
• perfect tense: have filed tax return
• continuous tense: is filing tax return
• singular: tax return
• positive degree: tax return
• infinitive: to file tax return
• gerund: filing tax return
• participle: filed tax return

Origin and Evolution of tax return

First Known Use: 1913 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'tax return' originated in the United Kingdom in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally, a tax return referred to the process of filing a return or report of one's income and tax liabilities to the government. Over time, the term has come to specifically refer to the document itself that is submitted to the tax authorities.