Synonyms for

Taxpayer

Verb / ˈtæˌkspeɪɜ: / Another word for taxpayer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who pays taxes, especially to the government.

Synonyms & similar words

citizen contributor ratepayer payer taxer assessor levier duty-bound assessment-payer fee-payer rate-payer stakeholder tithe-payer toll-payer underwriter voter withholder patron supporter subscriber

Synonyms by register

Formal

ratepayer contributor payer

Informal

person who pays taxes tax filer

Antonyms

non-payer non-contributor tax evader tax dodger non-taxpayer

Common collocations

  • individual taxpayer
  • corporate taxpayer
  • average taxpayer
  • registered taxpayer
  • unregistered taxpayer
  • small business taxpayer
  • taxpayer identification number
  • taxpayer rights

Word family

noun taxpayer
verb tax
adjective taxable
adverb taxingly

Usage note

While 'taxpayer' is a common and neutral term, it can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation in discussions about government spending, implying someone who bears a burden.

Example sentences

  1. The taxpayer's money goes toward building schools and roads.
  2. The government relies on taxpayers to fund public services.
  3. Every year, taxpayers must file their tax returns by April 15th.
  4. The taxpayer was unhappy with the amount of taxes they had to pay.
  5. The government provides tax breaks for certain taxpayers.

Quotes

  • Taxes are what we pay for civilized society. - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
  • The hardest thing in the world to understand is income taxes. - Albert Einstein
  • There is nothing certain in life except death and taxes. - Benjamin Franklin

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