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 could the cost break down for taxpayers? Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025 See video … Tune in for the latest on the expanding Minnesota fraud scandal that may have siphoned up to a billion dollars in taxpayer funds. FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025 The program won't cost taxpayers any money, and revenue will come via tickets issued to violators. Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025 As far back as the 1980s, the federal government – then led by Ronald Reagan – took steps to tamp down barrier island building and protect taxpayers from footing the bill after disasters. Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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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