Japanese word

所得税

Pronunciation

Romajishotokuzei

Meaning

  • nounincome tax

Example

今年の所得税を計算してください。kotoshi no sho toku zei o kei san shi te ku da sa i

Please calculate this year's income tax.

Illustration for 所得税 (income tax)

More examples

高額な所得には所得税がかかります。kō gaku na sho toku ni wa sho toku zei ga ka ka ri ma su

High income is subject to income tax.

Core concept

Refers to a charge on money earned by a person or organization rather than on purchases or property.

Common phrases

  • 所得税を払うsho toku zei o hara u

    pay income tax

  • 所得税の税率sho toku zei no zei ritsu

    income tax rate

  • 所得税の申告sho toku zei no shin koku

    income tax filing

Definition in Japanese

個人や法人の所得を基準として国や地方自治体などが課す税。ko jin ya hō jin no sho toku o ki jun to shi te kuni ya chi hō ji chi tai na do ga ka su zei

Word origin

所得税 (shotokuzei) combines 所得 (shotoku, "income") and 税 (zei, "tax"), and 所得 itself joins 所 (sho, "place") with 得 (toku, "gain").

Usage tips

  • English speakers often discuss income tax through tax brackets, which group ranges of income under different rates.

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