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Übergewinnsteuer

/ˈyːbɐˌɡɛvɪnˌʃtɔʏɐ/
noun★Advanced— excess profit tax
💰Finance
technical

A tax levied on profits that exceed a certain threshold, typically implemented to redistribute excess profits during economic crises or for social welfare purposes.

Die Übergewinnsteuer soll Unternehmen mit ungewöhnlich hohen Gewinnen belasten.

The excess profit tax is intended to burden companies with unusually high profits.

💡

This tax is often debated for its economic impact and fairness.

Collocations

Übergewinnsteuer einführento introduce an excess profit taxÜbergewinnsteuer zahlento pay an excess profit tax

Synonyms

GewinnabschöpfungsteuerSondergewinnsteuer

Related Phrases

Gewinnabschöpfungphrase
profit redistribution

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

This term is primarily used in discussions about economic policy and taxation.

⚡Gold Rule

Legal Context

The implementation of Übergewinnsteuer is subject to legal frameworks and political decisions.

📖Word Origin

From 'Übergewinn' (excess profit) + 'Steuer' (tax). Coined in modern German to describe a tax on extraordinary profits.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly discussed in economic and political contexts, especially during crises or periods of high corporate profits.

Word Breakdown

Übergewinn
excess profit
root
+
Steuer
tax
root
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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