Also means
tax inspector
Usage Note
Steuerprüfer conduct tax audits (Betriebsprüfungen) on behalf of the Finanzamt to verify corporate and individual tax returns. Distinct from the private Steuerberater (tax adviser); a civil-service role requiring specialised training.
Examples
"Der Steuerprüfer forderte Belege für alle Betriebsausgaben der letzten drei Jahre an."
Natural Translation
The tax auditor requested evidence for all business expenses of the last three years.
Literal Translation
The tax-inspector demanded receipts for all business-expenses of the last three years.
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