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

Recent Examples on the Web Most taxpayers' relationship with their CPAs focuses on completing their tax returns. Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 There were also questions around whether Boccia’s trips with him had been paid for with taxpayers’ money. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024 The program initially received $300 million in taxpayer funds, which financed nearly 2,200 loans, according to the California Housing Finance Agency, or CalHFA. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024 That money has gone to tax enforcement, operations support, business system modernization and taxpayer services, the Inspector General found. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for taxpayer 

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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 17 Sep. 2024.

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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