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A revenue service, revenue agency or taxation authority is a government agency responsible for the intake of government revenue, including taxes and sometimes non-tax revenue. Depending on the jurisdiction, revenue services may be charged with tax collection, investigation of tax evasion, or carrying out audits. In certain instances, they also administer payments to certain relevant individuals as well as targeted financial support (welfare) to families and individuals. The chief executive of the revenue agency is usually styled as Commissioner, Minister, Secretary or Director.