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Abgabe

levy, charge, duty

noun AP-ga-be Rare
People & Society Money

Also means

submission, handing in

Usage Note

Abgabe in fiscal contexts means a compulsory levy imposed by the state, including taxes, fees, and social contributions. Sozialabgaben are social-security contributions. In non-fiscal use, Abgabe means the act of handing something in.

Examples

"Von jedem Gehalt werden automatisch Sozialabgaben und Steuern einbehalten."

Natural Translation

Social-security contributions and taxes are automatically deducted from every salary.

Literal Translation

From every salary are automatically social-levies and taxes withheld.

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