Steuersatz

tax rate

noun SHTOY-er-zats Rare

Usage Note

Steuersatz is the percentage of income or value charged as tax. Germany uses a progressive income Steuersatz (14–45%). VAT (Mehrwertsteuer) has a standard Steuersatz of 19% and a reduced one of 7%.

Examples

"Der Spitzensteuersatz liegt in Deutschland bei 42 Prozent."

Natural Translation

The top tax rate in Germany is 42 percent.

Literal Translation

The top-tax-rate lies in Germany at 42 percent.

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