How to Say "tax return" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “tax return” is “declaración” — use 'declaración' when referring to the act of filing taxes or the overall process of submitting your tax documents to the government.
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declaración
nounB2formal
Use 'declaración' when referring to the act of filing taxes or the overall process of submitting your tax documents to the government.
Examples
Olvidé presentar mi declaración de impuestos a tiempo.
I forgot to file my tax return on time.
renta
REN-tahˈren.ta
nounC1formal
Use 'renta', often as part of 'declaración de renta', when specifically referring to the physical tax return form or document that contains your income information.
Examples
Tengo que preparar todos los documentos para la renta.
I have to prepare all the documents for income tax/the tax return.
La fecha límite para presentar la renta es en abril.
The deadline to file the tax return is in April.
Implied Noun
This meaning is a shortened version of 'impuesto sobre la renta' (tax on income). When you see 'la renta' in a financial headline, it almost always means the tax.
Declaración vs. Renta
Learners often confuse 'declaración' and 'renta' because they are closely related. Remember that 'declaración' is the broader term for the filing process, while 'renta' often refers to the specific document, especially in contexts like 'declaración de renta'.
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