die Steuererhöhung
Translation
tax increase, tax hike
Examples
Die Steuererhöhung betrifft viele Bürger.
The tax increase affects many citizens.
Die Regierung plant eine Steuererhöhung.
The government is planning a tax increase.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Steuererhöhung)) ((beschließen/planen)) to decide on/plan a tax increase The parliament has decided on a tax increase.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Steueranhebung; Antonyms: die Steuersenkung (tax cut), die Steuererleichterung (tax relief)
Etymology
Composed of 'Steuer' (tax) and 'Erhöhung' (increase), which comes from the verb 'erhöhen' (to raise, to increase).
Memory Tips
Think of 'erhöhen' as making something 'higher'. So, 'Steuererhöhung' means 'higher taxes'.