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Taxpayers individuals, also known as individual taxpayers, are persons who have a legal obligation to pay taxes to a government authority. This obligation typically arises from residency, citizenship, income, property ownership, or consumption within a jurisdiction. Individual taxpayers may be subject to income taxes, payroll taxes, property taxes, and value-added or sales taxes, depending on local rules.

Obligations include reporting financial activity through tax returns, computing taxable income, claiming deductions and credits, filing on time, and remitting payments or ensuring proper withholding. They must maintain records to support income, deductions, and credits and to facilitate audits or inquiries.

Taxpayers have rights to confidentiality of personal information, to be informed about tax rules, to challenge assessments, to appeal decisions, and to seek assistance or representation in disputes. Tax authorities typically provide guidance, notices, and consumer services to help taxpayers comply.

Jurisdictions vary in how they treat individual taxpayers. Some rely on self-assessment with annual tax returns, while others use withholding and periodic payments. Tax systems may be progressive or flat, with exemptions, credits, and age or dependency rules. Common terms include tax return, assessment, refund, audit, and penalties.

In an increasingly digital environment, many jurisdictions offer online filing, electronic payments, and digital records. Compliance costs, tax planning, and the risk of errors or evasion influence tax policy and enforcement.