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 articles included allegations of abuse of office, bribery and misuse of taxpayer funds, but Paxton was later acquitted by the Texas Senate. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Johnson cast doubt over Arlington Heights and Hammond, claiming his plan better protects taxpayers and keeps the team on the lakefront. Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 3 June 2026 In 2026, the standard deduction is $16,100 for single taxpayers. Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 June 2026 Arias, a San Ysidro school board trustee, already works as a taxpayer advocate in the San Diego assessor/recorder/county clerk office. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for taxpayer

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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 4 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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