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 62,500-capacity arena, the third-largest club stadium in English football, is ultimately owned by the Greater London Authority and continues to be propped up by UK taxpayers’ money, with relegation guaranteed to bring a further cost. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 21 May 2026 District officials also refinanced existing school bonds, saving taxpayers more than $10 million. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026 Like any other taxpayer, the United States President must file a tax return and pay taxes on their income. Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Meanwhile, the bottom half of taxpayers accounted for 12% of total income, but just 3% of total income taxes paid. Sarah Agostino,greg Iacurci,kelli Grant, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 May 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 22 May. 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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