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 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
  adjective
• taxpaying
  noun

Etymology

Origin of taxpayer

First recorded in 1810–20; tax + payer

Example Sentences

The agency’s head count was 27% smaller in December 2025 compared to January 2025, according to a report from Erin Collins, the IRS national taxpayer advocate.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The objective of swaps is to leverage tax advantages given the different tax rules that apply for assets owned by a trust versus an individual taxpayer.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

"Good news: Ahead of NJ Transit World Cup train tickets going on sale, NJ Transit is lowering ticket prices to $98 without New Jersey taxpayer money," Sherill wrote.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Now, per this bill, the ballroom would also cost the taxpayer another $1 billion to secure it.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

“Girl, I’m the biggest taxpayer in Sycamore Township and maybe Parke County, and I get the least for my money. Who are you supposed to be?”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

Related Words

• inhabitant
• national
• resident