History of Taxation in the Philippines Quiz
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What is the main purpose of taxation in the Philippines?

  • To discourage public services and programs
  • To generate income for the government's expenses (correct)
  • To burden citizens and businesses with mandatory levies
  • To benefit foreign citizens and businesses
  • According to the text, what is the nature of taxation?

  • It is solely for the benefit of foreign citizens
  • It is an optional contribution to the government
  • It is only imposed on properties and business transactions
  • It is a mandatory levy on citizens and businesses (correct)
  • What is the inherent power of the State related to taxation?

  • The power to avoid generating revenues for the government
  • The power to impose contributions on foreign citizens
  • The power to discourage public services
  • The power to demand contributions for public purposes (correct)
  • Which principle states that taxation should be based on a person's ability to pay?

    <p>The Ability-to-Pay Principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of government revenues for financing public services?

    <p>Taxation from citizens and businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Taxation in the Philippines

    • The main purpose of taxation is to generate revenue for financing public services and infrastructure development.

    Nature of Taxation

    • Taxation is a compulsory and coercive contribution imposed by the government on its citizens.

    Inherent Power of the State

    • The inherent power of the State related to taxation is the power to impose taxes, which is an essential attribute of sovereignty.

    Ability to Pay Principle

    • The Ability to Pay Principle states that taxation should be based on a person's ability to pay, meaning that those with higher incomes should pay more taxes.

    Government Revenues

    • Taxation is the main source of government revenues for financing public services and infrastructure development.

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