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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Half of Denmark’s economic growth in 2023 was driven by Novo Nordisk, which is also the country’s largest taxpayer. Seth Joseph, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 In September 2021, the Washington Post reported that protection for Trump’s four adult children cost taxpayers approximately $1.7 million, citing spending documents. Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 We’re being used to try to extract more money from Tampa Bay taxpayers. Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025 If Congress immediately equalized funding levels, taxpayers would save more than $560 billion over the next decade, according to new research from our organization. David Faris, Newsweek, 17 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 24 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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