tax

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Steuer, Abgabe

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.

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The government increased the sales tax.
Die Regierung erhöhte die Umsatzsteuer.
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You need to pay your income tax by April 15th.
Sie müssen Ihre Einkommensteuer bis zum 15. April zahlen.
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besteuern, Abgaben erheben

impose a tax on (someone or something).

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The government plans to tax luxury goods.
Die Regierung plant, Luxusgüter zu besteuern.
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His earnings are heavily taxed.
Seine Einnahmen werden stark besteuert.
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belasten, beanspruchen

make heavy demands on (a person's or animal's abilities, resources, or energy).

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The long journey really taxed his strength.
Die lange Reise forderte seine Kräfte wirklich heraus.
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The constant pressure began to tax her mental health.
Der ständige Druck begann, ihre geistige Gesundheit zu belasten.
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