Meaning & use
filers
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People or entities who submit official documents, such as tax returns, legal claims, or applications, to an authority.
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The IRS reminded filers that the tax deadline was approaching.
Early filers received their refunds within two weeks.
A note on using this word
Most commonly used in tax, legal, and administrative contexts to describe anyone submitting paperwork to a government body or court.
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