Steuerschuld

tax liability

noun SHTOY-er-shoolt Rare

Also means

tax debt

Usage Note

Steuerschuld is the amount of tax legally owed to the state after credits and deductions. If the Steuerschuld exceeds the withheld amount, a back-payment (Nachzahlung) is due.

Examples

"Nach der Steuererklärung ergab sich eine Steuerschuld von 800 Euro."

Natural Translation

After the tax return, a tax liability of 800 euros resulted.

Literal Translation

After the tax-declaration resulted a tax-debt of 800 euros.

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