das Finanzamt
Translation
tax office, revenue service, IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
Examples
Ich muss meine Steuererklärung beim Finanzamt einreichen.
I have to file my tax return with 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
A compound of 'Finanz' (finance) and 'Amt' (office). Literally means 'finance office'.
Memory Tips
Picture an office ('Amt') that deals with the nation's finances ('Finanz') by collecting taxes.