Inklingo

IVA

EE-bahˈiβa

IVA means VAT in Spanish (Value Added Tax).

VAT

Also: sales tax
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SpainLatin America
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El precio ya incluye el IVA.

A1

The price already includes VAT.

¿Este precio es con IVA o sin IVA?

A2

Is this price with or without VAT?

Como soy autónomo, puedo deducir el IVA de mis facturas.

B2

Since I am self-employed, I can deduct the VAT from my invoices.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • IVA incluidoVAT included
  • más IVAplus VAT
  • declaración del IVAVAT tax return

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "IVA" in Spanish:

sales tax

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Quick Quiz: IVA

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👥 Word Family
impuesto(tax)Noun
impositivo(tax-related)Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

An abbreviation (acronym) formed by the first letters of 'Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido/Agregado'.

First recorded: mid-20th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: TVAItalian: IVAPortuguese: IVA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can tourists get the IVA back?

Yes, in many countries like Spain, non-EU residents can request a 'Tax Free' form to get a refund on the IVA they paid for goods when they leave the country.

Is the IVA rate the same everywhere?

No, each country sets its own percentage, and sometimes there are 'reduced' rates for essentials like food or books.

Do I say the letters I-V-A or the word 'iva'?

You pronounce it as a single word: /EE-bah/.