Einkommensteuer

income tax

noun AYN-kom-en-shtoy-er Rare

Usage Note

Einkommensteuer is the progressive tax on personal income in Germany, governed by the Einkommensteuergesetz (EStG). It differs from Körperschaftsteuer (corporate tax). Self-employed workers file an annual Einkommensteuererklärung.

Examples

"Die Einkommensteuer wird in Deutschland progressiv erhoben."

Natural Translation

Income tax is levied progressively in Germany.

Literal Translation

The income-tax is in Germany progressively levied.

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