Taxer

/ˈtæksər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person or entity that levies or assesses taxes.
The taxer was busy preparing the new tax regulations for the upcoming fiscal year.
An authority or official responsible for determining tax obligations.
As a taxer, she had to ensure that all businesses complied with the local tax laws.
Someone who imposes a financial burden or cost.
The taxer of additional fees on the service caused many customers to reconsider their subscriptions.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tax', which comes from the Latin 'taxare' meaning to assess or estimate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

taxing times
Periods of financial burden due to taxes.
income tax
Tax levied on individual earnings.
property tax
Tax based on property ownership.

Related Words

tax
A financial charge imposed by government authorities.
levy
An action of imposing a tax or fee.
assessment
The evaluation of property for taxation purposes.

Slang Meanings

A person who harshly imposes taxes or fees.
That taxer will make sure you pay every last cent.
Colloquial term for a strict auditor or tax agent.
Don't mess with that taxer; he knows all the loopholes.