taxpayer
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Also seen as: taxpayers
Meaning · English
A person who is subject to, liable for, or pays tax.
Noun
Examples
The bank was bailed out by the taxpayer.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “taxpayer” mean?
A person who is subject to, liable for, or pays tax.
Is “taxpayer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.