"Receipt tax" refers to a tax that is imposed on the total sales or revenue generated by a business. It is a percentage of the overall amount that a business earns from its customers or clients. Full definition
How about a pledge of NO new taxes or fees, especially the gross receipts tax on our utility bills? (newrochelletalk.com)
The combined gross receipts tax rate varies throughout the state. (efile.com)
Note: In addition to regular income taxes, many states impose other taxes on corporations such as gross receipts taxes and franchise taxes. (taxfoundation.org)