Abstract: A tape dispenser is disclosed in which the tape may be cut within the housing of the dispenser. A roll of the tape is mounted within the housing on a roll holder with a central notch through which a pin extends. A spring in the notch controls the displacement of the roll holder. The tape extends from the roll around a guide roller in relation to which the roll is held in position by the pin. From the guide roller, the tape extends past a blade to a pressure roller which is used to apply the tape to a surface. The blade may be actuated to cut the tape by a pivoting button which protrudes outside the housing, but the blade is held away from the tape by a spring. Between the guide roller and the blade may be mounted a floating roller on a toothed pin. As the tape is rolled onto the surface, the floating roller moves into the housing, bringing the tape to a position in which the blade can cut it without emerging from the housing.