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

The final cost to the taxpayer - including court costs - could be around £3m after the trust refused offers to avoid the case going to court.

From BBC

The situation might end up costing taxpayers as motorists file claims for damages with the city.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement issued on social media at the time, Kneecap said the appeal would be "a massive waste of taxpayers money, of police time, of court time".

From BBC

The Labour leadership has said the move will save taxpayers £192,000, and will now formally write to central government to make the request.

From BBC

Forecasts suggest that means 55% of taxpayers in Scotland will pay slightly less - although by a margin of at most £40 a year.

From BBC

Related Words

• inhabitant
• national
• resident