die Betriebsausgabe
Translation
business expense, operating expense, operating cost
Examples
Miete ist eine typische Betriebsausgabe.
Rent is a typical business expense.
Man kann Betriebsausgaben von der Steuer absetzen.
You can deduct business expenses from your taxes.
Grammar Patterns
to count as ((sth.)) to count as ((sth.)) Travel costs count as a business expense.
to deduct ((sth.)) from taxes to deduct ((sth.)) from taxes You can deduct many business expenses from your taxes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Geschäftskosten, die Unkosten; Antonyms: die Betriebseinnahme (business income)
Etymology
Composed of 'Betrieb' (business/operation) + 's' + 'Ausgabe' (expense/spending). Literally 'business spending'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'giving out' (Ausgabe) of money for the 'business' (Betrieb).