Steuerrückerstattung

tax refund

noun SHTOY-er-ruek-er-shtat-toong Rare

Also means

tax rebate

Usage Note

Steuerrückerstattung is money returned to a taxpayer when the amount withheld (Lohnsteuer) exceeds the actual tax owed after filing a return. Many employees expect a Steuerrückerstattung each spring.

Examples

"Er freute sich über eine Steuerrückerstattung von 600 Euro."

Natural Translation

He was pleased about a tax refund of 600 euros.

Literal Translation

He pleased himself over a tax-refund of 600 euros.

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