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 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 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 Feb. 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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