das Finanzamt
Translation
tax office, inland revenue
Examples
Ich muss meine Steuererklärung beim Finanzamt einreichen.
I have to submit my tax return to the tax office.
Grammar Patterns
at the tax office ((to do sth.)) beim Finanzamt ((etwas tun)) He works at the tax office.
to the tax office ((to send sth.)) ((et4)) an das Finanzamt ((schicken)) I'm sending the documents to the tax office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Steuerbehörde (tax authority)
Etymology
Composed of 'Finanz' (finance) and 'Amt' (office). Literally a 'finance office'.
Memory Tips
Think of an office ('Amt') that handles all your money and finances ('Finanz'), specifically for taxes.