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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Most refunds are paid out within three weeks of filing a tax return.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The order of names on a tax return makes no difference in how much tax you owe, but it does get attached to your return history.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Multiyear tax accounting like this differs from most other items on a tax return.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Or a notice saying you didn’t file a tax return, although you did?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Why must a typical reader struggle to follow an academic article, the fine print on a tax return, or the instructions for setting up a wireless home network?

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker