taxpayer

noun

tax·​pay·​er ˈtaks-ˌpā-ər 

: one that pays or is liable for a tax

Examples of taxpayer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even a narrower healthcare proposal, however, would require negotiations over federal spending, coverage eligibility, and costs for taxpayers and healthcare providers. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026

School consolidation is inevitable; it must be done with students, parents and taxpayers in mind and the best and highest use for empty buildings. — Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Meanwhile, America’s post-9/11 wars have caused the deaths and displacement of millions more, as well as the further indebtedness of American taxpayers. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

The top 1% of taxpayers paid $864 billion in income taxes in 2022. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taxpayer

• assayer
• ballplayer
• betrayer
• bilayer
• bricklayer
• conveyer
• conveyor
• purveyor
• ratepayer
• soothsayer
• surveyor
• gayer

Kids Definition

taxpayer

noun

tax·​pay·​er ˈtak-ˌspā-ər 

: one that pays or is responsible for paying a tax

Legal Definition

taxpayer

noun

tax·​pay·​er

: a person (as an individual or corporation) that pays or is liable for a tax

taxpaying adjective