taxpayer

noun

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

Examples of taxpayer in a Sentence

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Once rehabilitated, people should return to their communities as contributing taxpayers, parents, caregivers, and neighbors. Michael Zakaras, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 The task force has been spearheaded by Musk, during which time the SpaceX CEO pushed for DOGE to gain access to the most sensitive and confidential information about American taxpayers, leading to a slew of lawsuits that accused Musk and the Trump administration of violating the law. Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 This includes the recent March 4 special primary election in Prince George’s County, estimated by election officials to cost county taxpayers $2 million. Glynis Kazanjian, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025 Using the average daily cost of housing a person in one of Sacramento County’s jails — the Main Jail downtown and the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center near Elk Grove — jailing those 20 people for camping cost taxpayers about $3,100. Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for taxpayer

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Jun. 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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