tax policy
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tax policy
The entirety of all government measures relating to the collection and structuring of taxes. It determines who pays how much tax and thereby pursues economic and social goals.
Die neue Regierung kündigte eine Reform der Steuerpolitik an, um Familien zu entlasten.
The new government announced a reform of tax policy in order to relieve families.
The word is composed of 'die Steuer' (tax) and 'die Politik' (policy/politics). The 'n' between them is a linking element that connects the two words. So it describes policy that deals with taxes.
Die Steuerpolitik ist ein zentrales Thema im Wahlkampf.
Tax policy is a central topic in the election campaign.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Steuerpolitik' (tax policy) are 'gestalten' (to shape), 'ändern' (to change), or 'verfolgen' (to pursue). Typical adjectives are 'gerecht' (fair), 'sozial' (social/socially minded), or 'restriktiv' (restrictive).
Die Opposition fordert eine gerechtere Steuerpolitik.
The opposition is calling for a fairer tax policy.
'Steuerpolitik' (tax policy) is a technical term from politics and economics. It is used mainly in the news, specialist texts, and formal discussions.
In den Nachrichten wurde über die Auswirkungen der aktuellen Steuerpolitik berichtet.
The news reported on the effects of the current tax policy.
tax law
'das Steuerrecht' and 'die Steuerpolitik' both have to do with taxes, but they look at different things. 'Steuerrecht' means the current rules and laws on taxes. It is about what is legally required. 'Steuerpolitik' means the state's decisions and goals: Which taxes should be raised or lowered, and why? Learners may confuse the words because policy often leads to new laws later. When you are talking about existing rules, 'Steuerrecht' fits. When you are talking about plans, measures, and political goals, 'Steuerpolitik' fits.
In der Diskussion geht es um Steuerpolitik und um die Frage, wer weniger zahlen soll.
The discussion is about tax policy and the question of who should pay less.
Nach dem Gespräch mit dem Berater liest Paul noch einmal einen Text über das Steuerrecht.
After the conversation with the advisor, Paul reads a text about tax law again.