taxpayer

[taks-pey-er]

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.

taxpayer

/ ˈtæksˌpeɪə /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• taxpaying adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of taxpayer¹

First recorded in 1810–20; tax + payer

Example Sentences

Many of the richest Swiss taxpayers vowed to emigrate if the referendum passed.

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As a taxpayer, a Social Security in-payer, and someone who appreciates efficiency and good government, I am grateful.

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We taxpayers are still waiting for our $1 trillion of annual savings.

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The usual objections to this sort of reform, that full disclosure from these agencies is too costly or risks exposing confidential taxpayer information, already have solutions.

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The chancellor said it was time to "reduce generous taxpayer subsidies" to the scheme, which allows eligible disabled people to lease vehicles that can be adapted to their needs.

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Related Words

• inhabitant 
• national 
• resident