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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The rest is history – today there is competition in that sector, to the benefit of the taxpayer, the warfighter, and our allies. Charles Beames, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Its conclusion: Competitive bidding saved taxpayers and patients hundreds of millions of dollars, without curbing their access to oxygen or hurting their health. Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 16 Dec. 2024 There’s more than one way to cut Medicare spending and save taxpayers from a fiscal calamity. David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024 This is because as all taxpayers are required to report any sale proceeds and gains or losses from the sale of cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin, on a tax return. Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 14 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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