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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Riedl, of the Manhattan Institute, says any reduction in the government wasting taxpayer dollars is a good thing, no matter the dollar amount. Stephen Fowler, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025 Until 2021, Missouri taxpayers who donated to pregnancy resource centers were able to claim a 50% tax credit for their donations, meaning for every $1,000 in donations, a taxpayer’s bill dropped by $500. Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 5 Mar. 2025 The agency emphasizes that virtual hearings now dominate, reducing the need for in-person locations and asserts that these measures streamline operations while ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively, rather than limiting public access to essential services. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 The evidence couldn’t be clearer: the public health return on our taxpayer investment in Medicaid is substantial. Brian Castrucci, Forbes, 5 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 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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