steuerlich
tax-related
Relating to taxes; concerning taxes.
EXAMPLE
Bestimmte Ausgaben für das Arbeitszimmer kann man steuerlich geltend machen.
Certain expenses for a home office can be claimed for tax purposes.
steuerlich
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
The adjective 'steuerlich' (tax-related) is derived from the noun 'die Steuer' (tax). The ending '-lich' is often used to form an adjective from a noun that means 'in relation to ...'.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung plant eine steuerliche Entlastung für Familien.
The government is planning tax relief for families.
Typical collocations
This adjective almost always appears in fixed expressions. The most important ones are 'etwas steuerlich absetzen' (to deduct something for tax purposes) or 'etwas steuerlich geltend machen' (to claim something for tax purposes), which means deducting costs from taxes.
EXAMPLE
Die Kosten für die Fahrt zur Arbeit kann man steuerlich absetzen.
The costs of commuting to work can be deducted for tax purposes.
Register and context
'Steuerlich' (tax-related) is a technical term from finance and law. It is used when talking about tax returns, finances, or laws. You hear it less often in normal everyday conversation.
EXAMPLE
Wir brauchen eine Beratung zu den steuerlichen Vorteilen dieser Investition.
We need advice on the tax advantages of this investment.
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