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tassazione

taxation

noun tahs-sah-TSYOH-neh Rare
People & Society Money

Origin: From medieval Latin taxatio, from taxare (to assess).

Usage Note

Tassazione refers to the system or act of levying taxes (tassazione progressiva, 'progressive taxation'). It is an uncountable abstract noun in most uses. The related nouns are tassa ('tax, fee') and imposta ('tax, levy'). Do not confuse tassa (often a fee/duty) with imposta (a true state tax like income tax).

Examples

"La tassazione sui redditi è aumentata quest'anno."

Natural Translation

Income taxation has increased this year.

Literal Translation

The taxation on-the incomes has increased this year.

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