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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In 2023, the IRS estimated there could be up to 44 million Forms 1099-K sent to taxpayers. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 Because the system disproportionately empowers Democrats, taxpayer dollars are more likely to fill the coffers of the State Democratic Committee. Ryan Silverstein, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025 School vouchers Every legislative session for the past few years, GOP lawmakers have brought forward a proposal for school vouchers, also known as education savings accounts, which involve sending taxpayer money to those who attend private schools or are home-schooled. Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025 The majority of taxpayers, who don’t itemize, can take the standard deduction. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024 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 10 Jan. 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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