taxpayer
noun
a person who pays a tax or is subject to taxation.
taxpayers
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pluralof taxpayer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But in 2020, a bankruptcy court ruled that the company could abandon its shuttered Vernon plant, leaving the cleanup to California taxpayers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Between the years 2026 and 2029, taxpayers claiming this deduction will be able to write off even more.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
The Commons public accounts committee this week warned it was "crunch time" for Parliament's restoration, with every additional year of delay costing taxpayers £420m.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The 2025 tax law gave taxpayers 65 and older below certain income limits an additional $6,000 deduction for 2025 through 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Homer Fairbain smiled and replied, "The taxpayers are very proud."
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
