Taxpayer: meaning, definitions and examples
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taxpayer
[ ˈtaksˌpāər ]
government finance
A person who pays taxes to the government. Taxpayers contribute to the funding of public services and infrastructure.
Examples of usage
- All taxpayers are required to file their tax returns annually.
- The government relies on taxpayers to fund essential services.
Translations
Translations of the word "taxpayer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contribuinte
🇮🇳 करदाता
🇩🇪 Steuerzahler
🇮🇩 pembayar pajak
🇺🇦 платник податків
🇵🇱 podatnik
🇯🇵 納税者 (のうぜいしゃ)
🇫🇷 contribuable
🇪🇸 contribuyente
🇹🇷 vergi mükellefi
🇰🇷 납세자 (napseja)
🇸🇦 دافع الضرائب
🇨🇿 daňový poplatník
🇸🇰 daňovník
🇨🇳 纳税人 (nàshuìrén)
🇸🇮 davkoplačevalec
🇮🇸 skattgreiðandi
🇰🇿 салық төлеуші
🇬🇪 გადასახადის გადამხდელი
🇦🇿 vergi ödəyicisi
🇲🇽 contribuyente
Etymology
The term 'taxpayer' originated in the early 18th century, combining 'tax' and 'payer'. It reflects the concept of individuals or entities who are financially responsible for paying taxes to the government. The role of taxpayers has evolved over time, with taxation being a key component of government revenue generation and public finance.