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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Committee urges closer look at funding formula Disparities in how UW System allocates state taxpayer money among universities also drew the committee's attention. Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024 Congress can close this shortfall by ensuring our space planning and programming aligns with private capital investments through longer-term agreements, with no new burden to the taxpayer. Charles Beames, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Office buildings are worth way less in the era of hybrid work, a sea change that could increase strain on property taxpayers outside the downtowns if something doesn't change. Kyle Stokes, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 Last week, the White House divulged that $4.5 billion of loans taken out by public-sector workers would be paid for by taxpayers. The Editors, National Review, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for taxpayer 

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Nov. 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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