Also means
levy burden
Usage Note
Abgabenlast describes the total weight of taxes and compulsory social contributions on earnings or business income. It is a key term in German economic and political debate; hohe Abgabenlast (high levy burden) is a common grievance of employees and employers alike.
Examples
"Die hohe Abgabenlast macht Erwerbsarbeit in Deutschland vergleichsweise teuer."
Natural Translation
The high levy burden makes gainful employment comparatively expensive in Germany.
Literal Translation
The high contribution-burden makes gainful-work in Germany comparatively expensive.
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