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The National Association of Tax Professionals reports that taxpayers who work with qualified preparers are less likely to face audits and more likely to receive all eligible deductions and credits.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
The city was unable to provide information as to how thousands of taxpayer dollars were spent by the chamber.
—Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
One of the executive orders will direct federal agencies to support school choice initiatives, allowing taxpayer funds to be used for private or faith-based education.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
White, the Jackson County executive, has regularly said that any funding agreement would have to be fair to taxpayers.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
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First Known Use
1797, in the meaning defined above
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“Taxpayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxpayer. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
taxpayer
noun
tax·pay·er
ˈtak-ˌspā-ər
: 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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Nglish: Translation of taxpayer for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of taxpayer for Arabic Speakers
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