taxpayer

noun

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

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The initiative would impose a one-time tax of up to 5% on taxpayers and trusts with assets valued at more than $1 billion, with some exceptions, such as property. Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 On cue, left-wing French politicians have already shaken their fists at the prospect of wining and dining the mercurial American leader on French taxpayers’ bill, according to Le Figaro. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026 Instead of using taxpayer dollars to fund subsidies to lower out-of-pocket costs for consumers, administration officials are targeting rising prices charged by hospitals, drug companies and other health companies. Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 17 June 2026 Warnock has repeatedly argued that maintaining adequate staffing levels is essential to helping taxpayers receive timely refunds and assistance, particularly during peak filing periods. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for taxpayer

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of taxpayer was in 1797

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“Taxpayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxpayer. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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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