Abzug
deduction
Meaning of Abzug
Betrag, der das zu versteuernde Einkommen verringert
an amount subtracted from taxable income

Pronunciation
Abzug with English translation
Abzug usage examples
Dieser Abzug senkt mein zu versteuerndes Einkommen.
This deduction lowers my taxable income.
Für die Fahrtkosten gibt es einen Abzug.
There's a deduction for commuting costs.
Abzug synonyms
What's the difference between Abzug, Absetzung, Steuerabzug, Pauschbetrag, Werbungskosten, Freibetrag, Sonderausgabe, and Schlussfolgerung
General tax deduction/write-off; in tax contexts it refers to an amount that can be subtracted from taxable income.
Tax deduction; the closest and most general term for an amount subtracted from taxable income.
A flat-rate allowance without proof of individual expenses; not any deduction, but a fixed amount set in advance.
Work-related expenses that can be deducted from income; a specific tax expense category connected to employment.
Tax-free allowance; an amount of income that is not taxed. Similar to a deduction, but technically not the same.
Tax reduction or relief; it lowers the tax itself, not necessarily the taxable income.
Advanced: broader words
Special private expenses that may be partly deductible for tax purposes; a specific category of deductible costs.
Conclusion; in logic and everyday language it is the result of reasoning, not a tax deduction.
Derivation or inference; in mathematics, grammar, and logic it means something derived, not a tax deduction.
Logical deduction from general to specific; in German this is primarily a philosophical/logical term, not a tax term.
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Questions about this word
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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