Der Steuersatz
Example: Der Steuersatz für Einkommen wurde dieses Jahr erhöht.
Definition
"Der Steuersatz" refers to the rate at which a tax is levied on income, goods, or services, usually expressed as a percentage. It determines how much tax an individual or entity must pay based on their taxable amount, such as the income tax rate in a given year.
Etymology
The word "der Steuersatz" comes from the German words "Steuer," meaning tax, and "Satz," meaning rate or set. Historically, "Steuer" is related to the Old High German "stiura," referring to a payment or tribute. Did you know? The concept of a "Steuersatz" has evolved as governments standardized taxation systems over centuries.
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"Der Steuersatz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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