also: まるさ
noun
tax inspection division
Colloquial term for the tax inspection division, derived from the circled 査 (maru-sa) symbol used by the division.
See also: 査察
マルサが来たって聞いたよ。
I heard the tax inspection division showed up.
noun
tax inspector; tax dick
Colloquial term for a tax inspector; can be derogatory or slangy, especially 'tax dick'.
あのマルサに目をつけられたら終わりだ。
If that tax inspector gets on your case, you're done for.
noun
tax inspection
Colloquial term for a tax inspection or audit.
今度マルサが入るらしい。
Apparently there's going to be a tax inspection soon.
Formal term for inspection or audit, used in official contexts. マルサ is a colloquial, often slangy, alternative.
From 丸 (maru, 'circle') + 査 (sa, 'inspection'), referring to the circled 査 symbol used by the tax investigation division. The exact origin as a colloquial term is uncertain.