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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Colleagues accused Hernandez of accepting kickbacks from ALFs — many with records of poor care — eager to fill beds with clients whose bills are subsidized by taxpayers. Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 While the mayor cites a downtick in the number of people living on the streets, many critics say that not nearly enough progress has been made on homelessness, given huge taxpayer investments in housing and services. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 The administration has also repeatedly claimed the ballroom will be privately financed and will not rely on taxpayer funding. Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026 If this pattern continues, Maryland taxpayers will face growing pressure in future years, whether through higher taxes, deeper spending cuts or both. Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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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