taxpayer

American  

[taks-pey-er] / ˈtæksˌpeɪ ər /

noun

1. a person who pays a tax or is subject to taxation.

2. a temporary building that yields rent sufficient only to pay the taxes taxis tax on the property on which it stands.

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taxpayer British  

/ ˈtæksˌpeɪə /

noun

1. a person or organization that pays taxes or is liable to taxation

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Other Word Forms

• taxpaying noun

Etymology

Origin of taxpayer

First recorded in 1810–20; tax + payer

Example Sentences

Cardiff council said fly-tipping was "completely unnecessary" and cost taxpayers a significant amount of money each year.

From BBC

The law says that the maximum credit for “any taxpayer” is $1,700, and it doesn’t specify a different amount for married couples filing jointly or separately.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Philippine congressional committee rejected impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos on Wednesday over allegations he swindled taxpayers out of billions of dollars.

From Barron's

She has previously threatened to sue Stellantis to get taxpayers’ money back.

From The Wall Street Journal

The “easiest” way to solve the state’s budget problems and improve government services for taxpayers is to “minimize and eventually eliminate fraud,” said Kiley.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• inhabitant
• national
• resident