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IR

IR

15 6.9
A former British government office that collected taxes from people and businesses
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : Inland Revenue
  • The new regulations set by the IR will affect how much tax we need to pay this year.

Examples

  • If you have questions about your tax return, you should contact the IR for assistance.

  • So, what do you need the IR for?

    Red Dragon (2002)

  • As Director of IR, he provides information to support institutional and academic planning and decision-making.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Power Technology offers three models of IR viewers for applications requiring observation of light emitted by IR sources.

    Academic text (2003)

  • There are two general classes of IR detectors: quantum or photon, and thermal.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Thermal detectors convert the energy of IR photons into heat and are usually operated at ambient temperatures.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The IR is responsible for ensuring that individuals and businesses pay their taxes correctly.

Synonyms

Inland Revenue
vsIR
  • UK
2 5.8

The former British government department that collected major direct taxes like income tax and corporation tax

is the abbreviated written form used instead of the full department name

Surface Forms

IR singular
IRs plural

Etymology

IR is short for Inland Revenue, the old British government office that collected taxes. The part inland means 'inside the country' and revenue means 'money coming in', so IR refers to the department that handled people's tax money.