Cryptic crossword clue
Tax collector's old name, as written up 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word EXCISEMAN

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The straight part
We know that "Tax collector" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tax collector = exciseman.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXCISEMAN mean?

EXCISEMAN noun
  1. An officer employed to collect excise duty (excise tax), and to enforce excise laws.

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