taxpayer

noun

tax·​pay·​er ˈtaks-ˌpā-ər How to pronounce taxpayer (audio)
: one that pays or is liable for a tax

Examples of taxpayer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Simply put, Larry Hogan had Donald Trump’s back at the expense of Maryland taxpayers. William C. Ferguson, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024 Like with many scams, the threat actors will trick or hack their way into computer systems used by tax professionals to access taxpayer information. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 July 2024 Local officials here in the most populous U.S. county have voted to use taxpayer funds to buy up and retire medical debt, an idea that is catching on. Mckenzie Beard, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 Currently, the bottom half of American taxpayers, who earn less than $46,000 a year, pay an effective tax rate of 3.3% — which reflects their income taxes after deductions, tax credits and other benefits. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for taxpayer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taxpayer was in 1797

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Cite this Entry

“Taxpayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxpayer. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

taxpayer

noun
tax·​pay·​er ˈtak-ˌspā-ər How to pronounce taxpayer (audio)
: 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

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