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Abzug

deduction

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Meaning of Abzug

an amount subtracted from taxable income

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German[ˈʔaptsuːk]
deduction
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Abzug with English translation

Abzug usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Dieser Abzug senkt mein zu versteuerndes Einkommen.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Für die Fahrtkosten gibt es einen Abzug.

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Abzug belongs to the topic "Taxes and Government Forms". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Abzugdeduction
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Abzug synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Abzug / Absetzung / Steuerabzug / Pauschbetrag / Sonderausgabe / Schlussfolgerung

A
🇩🇪German
Absetzung

General tax deduction/write-off; in tax contexts it refers to an amount that can be subtracted from taxable income.

B2Often
S
🇩🇪German
Steuerabzug

Tax deduction; the closest and most general term for an amount subtracted from taxable income.

B1Very Often
P
🇩🇪German
Pauschbetrag

A flat-rate allowance without proof of individual expenses; not any deduction, but a fixed amount set in advance.

B2Often
S
🇩🇪German
Sonderausgabe

Special private expenses that may be partly deductible for tax purposes; a specific category of deductible costs.

B2Often
S
🇩🇪German
Schlussfolgerung

Conclusion; in logic and everyday language it is the result of reasoning, not a tax deduction.

B1Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
Ableitung

Derivation or inference; in mathematics, grammar, and logic it means something derived, not a tax deduction.

B2Often
D
🇩🇪German
Deduktion

Logical deduction from general to specific; in German this is primarily a philosophical/logical term, not a tax term.

C1Rarely
W
🇩🇪German
Werbungskosten

Work-related expenses that can be deducted from income; a specific tax expense category connected to employment.

B2Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Sonderausgaben

Plural of 'Sonderausgabe'; special expenses that can be claimed in a tax return.

B2Often
F
🇩🇪German
Freibetrag

Tax-free allowance; an amount of income that is not taxed. Similar to a deduction, but technically not the same.

B2Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Steuerermäßigung

Tax reduction or relief; it lowers the tax itself, not necessarily the taxable income.

B2Very Often

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How to pronounce Abzug and what this word means

Abzug means deduction. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Abzug

[ˈʔaptsuːk]

Abzug translation

deduction

Abzug examples

Dieser Abzug senkt mein zu versteuerndes Einkommen.

Abzug transcription

[ˈʔaptsuːk]

Questions about this word

Abzug meaning: what does it mean?

ein Betrag, der vom zu versteuernden Einkommen abgezogen wird

Abzug pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Abzug is pronounced as [ˈʔaptsuːk]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Abzug definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Dieser Abzug senkt mein zu versteuerndes Einkommen. Translation: Этот вычет уменьшает мой налогооблагаемый доход.

Is Abzug part of Taxes and Government Forms vocabulary?

Yes, Abzug (deduction) can be learned in the Taxes and Government Forms topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Abzug part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, Abzug (deduction) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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