taxpayers
Pronunciation: [ˈtæksˌpeɪərz]
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Context: “finance”
(noun) people or businesses who pay taxes to the government. Taxes are money taken from your earnings or purchases to help pay for public services like schools and roads.
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Taxpayers contribute money that helps build parks and schools in their community.
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Not all taxpayers agree on how their money should be spent by the government.
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How do taxpayers benefit from the services funded by their taxes?
Context: “government”
(noun) citizens who have a legal obligation to pay taxes, which support the government's actions and services. This includes a wide range of people from individuals to large companies.
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Every citizen is a taxpayer and plays a role in supporting local services.
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Some taxpayers feel that they are overtaxed and do not receive adequate services in return.
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What rights do taxpayers have regarding government spending?
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