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

Engineers and policymakers have to study the benefits and feasibility before committing taxpayer cash and efforts. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026

Maloney said one of his top priorities was ensuring taxpayer dollars are managed wisely. — Nathan Pilling july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Tax Foundation estimates show the typical taxpayer is paying nearly $2,300 less in federal taxes this year. — Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026

The public pays the company to come, and the record on what taxpayers get back is mixed at best. — Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 26 July 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