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noun

Abzug

deduction

German grammar
derAbzugm

Meaning of Abzug

Deutsch

Betrag, der das zu versteuernde Einkommen verringert

English

an amount subtracted from taxable income

deduction

Pronunciation

German
[ˈʔaptsuːk]

Abzug with English translation

Abzug usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Dieser Abzug senkt mein zu versteuerndes Einkommen.

This deduction lowers my taxable income.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Für die Fahrtkosten gibt es einen Abzug.

There's a deduction for commuting costs.

Abzug synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Abzug, Absetzung, Steuerabzug, Pauschbetrag, Werbungskosten, Freibetrag, Sonderausgabe, and 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
W
🇩🇪German
Werbungskosten

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

B2very often
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

Advanced: broader words

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.

C1rare word

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Abzug belongs to the topic "Taxes and Government Forms →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does Abzug mean?

an amount subtracted from taxable income

How do you pronounce Abzug?

Abzug is pronounced [ˈʔaptsuːk].

How is Abzug used in a sentence?

This deduction lowers my taxable income. Translation: Dieser Abzug senkt mein zu versteuerndes Einkommen.

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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