der Spitzensteuersatz
Translation
top tax rate, highest tax rate, marginal tax rate
Examples
Der Spitzensteuersatz wurde erhöht.
The top tax rate was increased.
Hohe Einkommen unterliegen dem Spitzensteuersatz.
High incomes are subject to the top tax rate.
Grammar Patterns
to be subject to the top tax rate High incomes are subject to the top tax rate.
Similar Words
Höchststeuersatz (highest tax rate)
Etymology
From 'Spitze' (top) + 'Steuer' (tax) + 'Satz' (rate). Literally the 'top tax rate'.
Memory Tips
Think of the tax rate ('Steuersatz') that applies to the peak ('Spitze') of incomes.