taxpayer
UK: ˈtækspeɪə | US: ˈtækspeɪər
n. An individual or entity legally obligated to pay taxes to a government.
The word "taxpayer" is a transparent compound formed in Modern English. "Tax" derives from Latin taxare (to assess, charge), while "pay" traces back to Latin pacare (to appease, settle a debt). The suffix "-er" denotes an agent performing the action. The term emerged logically to describe those who fulfill the duty of paying taxes, reflecting the societal role of funding public services.
Every taxpayer must file their returns by April 15th.
The new policy benefits middle-class taxpayers.
Transparency in spending reassures taxpayers their money is well-used.
As a taxpayer, she demanded accountability from local officials.
The law protects taxpayers from unfair audits.