What does "direct tax" mean?

A tax imposed upon a person or property as distinct from a tax imposed upon a transaction.

What is a synonym for "direct tax"?

Common synonyms include: assessment, contribution, duty, imposition, impost, levy.

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Noun

1
A tax imposed upon a person or property as distinct from a tax imposed upon a transaction.
2
a tax paid directly by the person or organization on whom it is levied wordnet