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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If approved by the General Assembly, the tax relief and budget proposals would cement Kemp’s legacy of returning money to taxpayers. David Wickert, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026 Actually, middle-class taxpayers were the primary beneficiaries of tax cuts Lamont and the General Assembly adopted, effective last year. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026 Federal officials have said tougher enforcement could save taxpayers $9 billion annually. Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026 Every other email Newsom’s staff pushes out has something bashing Trump, as Gavin campaigns for the White House using California taxpayer dollars. John Moorlach, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 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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