How to Say “Income Tax” in Spanish

impuesto sobre la renta
/impwesto sobɾe la ɾenta/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "income tax" is impuesto sobre la renta in Spanish.
Impuesto sobre la renta is used to refer to a tax levied on income. A common synonym you may encounter is impuesto sobre los ingresos, which describes a tax on earnings or income.
Meaning: tax levied on income (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of impuesto (tax), sobre (on/about) and la renta (the income).

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

While impuesto sobre la renta is a standard term, using the capitalized Impuesto sobre la Renta is a more formal way to express the concept. In Spain, the acronym IRPF (Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas) is the standard way to refer to personal income tax in official and administrative contexts.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Argentina and Uruguay, the formal expression Impuesto a las Ganancias is primarily used. In Peru, the expression impuesto a la Renta Personal is preferred to refer to personal income tax.

How does it change in a sentence?

To express the plural "income taxes", only the word impuesto changes to impuestos, resulting in impuestos sobre la renta.

Did you know?

  • The word impuesto comes from the past participle of the verb imponer, meaning 'to impose'.
  • In Argentina and Uruguay, income tax is called Impuesto a las Ganancias, which literally translates to 'tax on the gains'.

Examples in context

  • Debo pagar el impuesto sobre la renta este año.
    I have to pay income tax this year.
  • Necesito calcular mi impuesto a las ganancias para presentar mi declaración.
    I need to calculate my income tax to file my tax return.
  • El gobierno ha introducido cambios en el impuesto sobre los ingresos.
    The government has introduced changes to income tax.
  • Estoy completando mi declaración de la renta.
    I'm filling out my income tax return.
  • ¿Has presentado tu declaración del impuesto a la renta personal?
    Have you filed your personal income tax return?
  • El impuesto sobre la renta es muy alto este año.
    The income tax is very high this year.
  • Debes pagar el impuesto sobre la renta en abril.
    You must pay the income tax in April.
  • Tengo que calcular el impuesto sobre la renta de mi empresa.
    I have to calculate my company's income tax.

Example conversation

Mateo and María are discussing their finances.

  1. Mateo

    María, ¿ya pagaste el impuesto sobre la renta?
    María, did you already pay the income tax?
  2. María

    No, Mateo, todavía no he terminado la declaración.
    No, Mateo, I haven't finished the tax return yet.
  3. Mateo

    Tienes que hacerlo pronto para evitar multas.
    You have to do it soon to avoid fines.
  4. María

    Tienes razón, lo haré este fin de semana.
    You are right, I will do it this weekend.

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