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taxpayer
Taxpayer (noun) means a person or business that pays, or is required to pay, tax. Example: “Every taxpayer must file a return before the deadline.”
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A person or business that pays, or is required to pay, tax.
"Every taxpayer must file a return before the deadline."
"The bank was bailed out by the taxpayer."
"The new stadium was funded largely by taxpayer money."
"As a taxpayer, she wanted to know exactly how the council was spending its budget."
How to use taxpayer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnyone who pays taxes — used especially when talking about how government money is raised or spent.
Common pairings
taxpayer money
the average taxpayer
taxpayer-funded
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
A straightforward combination of tax and payer, first used in this compound sense in the 18th century.
Class of 1700
taxpayer joined the language around 1700.
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What does “taxpayer” mean?
The word “taxpayer” means a person or business that pays, or is required to pay, tax. In plain terms, anyone who pays taxes — used especially when talking about how government money is raised or spent.
How do you use “taxpayer” in a sentence?
Here is “taxpayer” used in a sentence: “The new stadium was funded largely by taxpayer money.”
What part of speech is “taxpayer”?
“Taxpayer” is a noun.
Where does the word “taxpayer” come from?
The word “taxpayer” dates back to around 1700. A straightforward combination of tax and payer, first used in this compound sense in the 18th century.
Is “taxpayer” a common word?
“Taxpayer” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Who counts as a taxpayer?
A taxpayer is any person or business that pays, or is required to pay, tax, which can include individuals paying income tax and companies paying corporate tax. The term applies broadly to anyone with a tax obligation, not just individuals.
What is the difference between a taxpayer and a citizen?
A taxpayer is defined by the obligation to pay tax, while a citizen is defined by legal membership in a country. Not all citizens are necessarily taxpayers, and not all taxpayers are citizens of the country where they pay tax.
Can a business be described as a taxpayer?
Yes, a taxpayer can be a person or a business, since both individuals and companies can be required to pay tax and are referred to using this term.
