Definition

A person or organization that pays taxes to the government.

Example

Every taxpayer is required to file their tax returns by April 15th.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new laws affecting every taxpayer?

Yeah, it's pretty crazy how they keep changing things every year.

I wonder how it will impact us as taxpayers in the long run.

Hopefully, it won't make things too complicated for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Taxpayer → It is formed from "tax" (from Latin "taxare", meaning to assess or estimate) and "payer" (from Old French "paier", meaning to pay). The word "taxpayer" refers to a person who pays taxes, thus being assessed for their financial contributions to the state.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'assessed' ('tax') for their financial contributions and then 'pays' ('payer') those amounts — that's what a taxpayer does.

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