tax money
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tax money
The money that the state collects from citizens and companies by levying taxes. It is used to finance public spending such as infrastructure, education, and security.
Die neue Brücke wurde vollständig mit Steuergeldern finanziert.
The new bridge was financed entirely with tax money.
'Steuergeld' (tax money) is made up of 'die Steuer' (tax) and 'das Geld' (money). So it literally refers to money that comes from taxes.
Mit unserem Steuergeld werden Straßen und Schulen gebaut.
Our tax money is used to build roads and schools.
This word is often combined with verbs that describe dealing with money, e.g. 'mit Steuergeldern finanzieren' (to finance with tax money), or to 'verwenden' (use), 'sparen' (save), or 'verschwenden' (waste) tax money.
Die Opposition kritisiert, dass die Regierung Steuergelder verschwendet.
The opposition criticizes the government for wasting tax money.
The term 'Steuergeld' (tax money) is mainly used in discussions about politics and public finances. It emphasizes that the money comes from citizens and that the state must handle it responsibly.
Es gab eine lange Debatte über die richtige Verwendung der Steuergelder.
There was a long debate about the proper use of tax money.
tax revenue
Steuereinnahmen and Steuergeld refer to money the state receives through taxes. Steuereinnahmen emphasizes the total revenue, often over a specific period, whereas Steuergeld highlights the money as a government resource for public spending. Use the first term for the revenue side and the second for its use.
Das Steuergeld wird für den Ausbau der öffentlichen Infrastruktur eingesetzt.
The tax money is being used to expand public infrastructure.
Die Steuereinnahmen des Staates waren im vergangenen Jahr besonders hoch.
The state's tax revenue was particularly high last year.
