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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How much is the war costing taxpayers? Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026 But the Summit’s request for $70 million in city taxpayer funds to purchase and make improvements on the stadium site faced tough questions from City Council members. Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Talk straight to taxpayers Equally troubling, Florida Blue has stated that agreeing to payment hikes requested by the two districts would lead to higher premiums for its policyholders. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 But, collectively at least, Chicago taxpayers certainly do. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 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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