imposta sul reddito
Income tax in Italian is imposta sul reddito.
The term refers to a tax levied on income.
Meaning: tax levied on income (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase imposta sul reddito is composed of imposta (tax), sul (on the/upon the) and reddito (income).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Imposta sul reddito is the formal, technical term used in legal and administrative contexts. Tassa sul reddito is also a formal way to express the term. In casual conversation, Italians often use the word tasse instead of the more technical imposta, such as in the phrase tasse sul reddito.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'income taxes', the noun imposta changes to the plural imposte, resulting in imposte sul reddito.
Did you know?
- While imposta is the correct technical term for a tax levied by the state, tassa technically refers to a payment for a specific public service.
- Italians often complain about il fisco, a term referring to the tax authority that literally means 'the treasury' or 'the purse'.
- The word imposta also refers to a 'shutter' or 'blind' used to cover windows in Italian homes.
Examples in context
- Sei andato a pagare le imposte sul reddito?Did you go to pay the income taxes?
- Ho appena pagato le mie tasse sul reddito.I just paid my income taxes.
- L'imposta sul reddito è aumentata quest'anno.The income tax has increased this year.
- Devo calcolare l'imposta sul reddito per la dichiarazione.I need to calculate the income tax for the tax return.
- L'imposta sul reddito varia in base ai guadagni.The income tax varies based on earnings.
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are talking about their finances.
- MartinaHai già pagato l'imposta sul reddito?Have you already paid the income tax?
- FrancescoNo, Francesco non l'ha ancora fatta.No, Francesco hasn't done it yet.
- MartinaAttento, la scadenza è vicina!Be careful, the deadline is near!
- FrancescoHai ragione, mi occupo subito dell'imposta sul reddito.You're right, I'll take care of the income tax right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries imposta, reddito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
