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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Lastly, taxpayers who have used aggressive tax planning strategies that may no longer be compliant with current laws should consider participating. Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Ll.m., Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Lesser expenses in the charge are things that lawmakers say could be either eliminated or moved from ratepayers to taxpayers, including relief for those who cannot afford their bills and the cost of building out an EV charging system. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2025 Direct File, which recently expanded to limited taxpayers in 25 states, processed roughly 140,000 returns in 2024 during the pilot that launched mid-season. Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025 Trump has presented himself to voters as a peacemaker, the leader who will cut the deals necessary to restore order and limit the cost of U.S. involvement in foreign wars (and potential wars) for the American taxpayer. Ian Bremmer, TIME, 16 Jan. 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 20 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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