English–German

“value-added tax” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmeːɐ̯veːɐ̯tˌʃtɔʏ̯ɐ/

Example

Ich zahle beim Einkauf die Mehrwertsteuer.

I pay value-added tax when shopping.

Illustration for Mehrwertsteuer (value-added tax)

How to say “value-added tax” in German

“Value-added tax” in German is Mehrwertsteuer.

Value is built up in stages from production to sale, with a tax attached to each increase before the product reaches its buyer.

Full entry for Mehrwertsteuer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mehrwertsteuer

Die Preise sind inklusive Mehrwertsteuer angegeben.

The prices are listed inclusive of value-added tax.

Tips for using Mehrwertsteuer

  • Umsatzsteuer is the official German legal term, while Mehrwertsteuer is the familiar everyday term for the same VAT.

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