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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Musk and his team of young proteges, which included members as young as 19 years old, set to work gaining access to extremely sensitive personal data of Americans, including Social Security and taxpayer info. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025 That is effectively a subsidy from the taxpayer to business. Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 The Space Launch System rocket cost taxpayers $23.8 billion since its conception in 2011, according to data from The Planetary Society. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025 Others might include wealthy taxpayers who see their future bills lightened by an alternative form of government revenue. Bruce Yandle, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 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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