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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On paper, Clarkson, Yabusele and Brogdon are good additions, given the Knicks only had their taxpayer midlevel exception and minimums to use. New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 The Obama Foundation has yet to fulfill its pledge to create a $470 million reserve fund meant to shield taxpayers if the Obama Presidential Center runs into trouble, according to recent tax filings, which show millions instead going to the Tides Foundation. Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025 The schools are considered public and receive taxpayer dollars, but operate differently from public schools that are run by a district. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025 Now, taxpayers scramble to rescue failing private water companies, build high-speed rail, or improve the electricity grid. Renaud Foucart, Time, 28 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 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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