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

Derived Forms

• ˈtaxˌpaying, adjective

Other Word Forms

• taxpaying noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of taxpayer¹

First recorded in 1810–20; tax + payer

Example Sentences

A new Los Angeles County public entity soon will collect an estimated $400 million annually in taxpayer money to fund low-income housing developments across the county.

From Los Angeles Times

Today’s tax filing deadline is usually a dreaded experience for taxpayers who have to dole out a big chunk of dough to the government.

From Los Angeles Times

The IRS, for example, has agreed to share the taxpayer information of immigrants with the Department of Homeland Security.

From Salon

"This news underlines what we all knew – Keir Starmer has lost control of our borders," he said, adding: "The gangs are laughing, the boats keep coming, and taxpayers are left to foot the bill".

From BBC

Reynolds told the BBC he could not say what the British Steel takeover will cost taxpayers while a buyer is found.

From BBC

Related Words

• inhabitant
• national
• resident