German word

Steuersatz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtɔʏ̯ɐˌzats/

Meaning

  • masculine nountax rate

Example

Der Steuersatz in diesem Land ist sehr niedrig.

The tax rate in this country is very low.

Illustration for Steuersatz (tax rate)

More examples

Ein einheitlicher Steuersatz würde viele Berechnungen vereinfachen.

A uniform tax rate would simplify many calculations.

Core concept

A percentage dial that determines how large a tax share is taken from a given amount.

Common phrases

  • progressiver Steuersatz

    progressive tax rate

  • ein einheitlicher Steuersatz

    a uniform tax rate

  • der durchschnittliche Steuersatz

    the average tax rate

Similar words

Steuer: Money owed to the government or local authorities as tax.
Mehrwertsteuer: A tax charged on the added value of goods and services.
Steuerklasse: A taxpayer category used to determine payroll tax deductions.
Steuererklärung: The annual process of reporting income and deductions to determine final tax.

Definition in German

Der auf einen Betrag angewendete Prozentsatz zur Berechnung der zu zahlenden Steuer.

Word origin

The compound joins Steuer, meaning tax, with Satz, a setting or rate derived from setzen, meaning to set.

Usage tips

  • Steuersatz is masculine because the final element Satz is masculine, and its plural is Steuersätze with an umlaut.

Related words

  • steuerfreitax-freeadjective
  • steuerpflichtigtaxableadjective
  • Steuervergünstigungtax reliefnoun

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