Definition of «one's hard earned tax dollars»

The phrase "hard-earned tax dollars" refers to the money that individuals or businesses earn through their efforts and then pay as taxes to the government. The term emphasizes that these funds were not easily obtained, but rather required significant effort, time, and resources to generate.

Sentences with «one's hard earned tax dollars»

It is hard to explain away the fact that our hard earned tax dollars are going to private for profit companies. (albertapolitics.ca)
«Fighting against corruption is also a fight to protect our hard earned tax dollars from corrupt politicians who are more concerned with personally profiting from their office. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The Albany and Manhattan special interests will be intent to win this seat in order to keep lining their pockets with our hard earned tax dollars. (nystateofpolitics.com)
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