tax reform
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tax reform
A comprehensive and fundamental change to a state’s tax system. Such reforms often include changes to tax rates, the introduction of new taxes, or the abolition of old ones.
Die Regierung hat eine neue Steuerreform angekündigt, um kleine und mittlere Unternehmen zu entlasten.
The government has announced a new tax reform to relieve small and medium-sized businesses.
This word is made up of 'Steuer' (tax) and 'Reform' (reform), connected by a linking -n. It literally means a renewal of the tax system.
Die geplante Steuerreform ist in der Bevölkerung umstritten.
The planned tax reform is controversial among the population.
The component '-reform' is very productive in political language. If you know it, you will also understand other words such as 'Gesundheitsreform' (healthcare reform), 'Rentenreform' (pension reform), or 'Schulreform' (school reform).
Nach der Steuerreform plant die Regierung eine umfassende Rentenreform.
After the tax reform, the government is planning a comprehensive pension reform.
In political and economic contexts, 'Steuerreform' (tax reform) is often combined with verbs such as 'beschließen' (to pass/decide on), 'durchführen' (to implement), 'ankündigen' (to announce), or 'fordern' (to demand/call for).
Die Opposition fordert eine grundlegende Steuerreform.
The opposition is calling for a fundamental tax reform.
tax increase
'die Steuerreform' and 'die Steuererhöhung' both belong to the topic of taxes and politics. But they cannot simply be used in the same way. A 'Steuerreform' is a major change to the tax system. Taxes may rise, fall, or be regulated in a completely new way as part of it. A 'Steuererhöhung' only means that certain taxes are being raised. Learners may confuse the words because a reform can include an increase. The rule to remember is: every 'Steuererhöhung' can be part of a 'Steuerreform', but not every 'Steuerreform' is a 'Steuererhöhung'.
Die Regierung plant eine Steuerreform, damit das System einfacher wird.
The government is planning a tax reform so that the system becomes simpler.
Viele Bürger ärgern sich über die Steuererhöhung beim Benzin.
Many citizens are annoyed about the tax increase on gasoline.