What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tons cutting outside income contributing to government revenue (9)" mean?

The definition is "contributing to government revenue". The wordplay uses charade, container. T (synonym of "Tons") + AXING (synonym of "cutting") + PAY (synonym of "income") [container: "outside"]; definition: "contributing to government revenue" The answer is TAXPAYING.

Tons cutting outside income contributing to government revenue (9)

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