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What is the main purpose of the 'Ability to Pay' principle in taxation?
What is the main purpose of the 'Ability to Pay' principle in taxation?
What type of taxation system imposes higher tax rates on higher income levels?
What type of taxation system imposes higher tax rates on higher income levels?
What is the primary objective of taxation in terms of economic stabilization?
What is the primary objective of taxation in terms of economic stabilization?
What is the main difference between direct and indirect taxes?
What is the main difference between direct and indirect taxes?
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What is the primary objective of taxation in terms of revenue generation?
What is the primary objective of taxation in terms of revenue generation?
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What is an example of legal ways to reduce tax liability?
What is an example of legal ways to reduce tax liability?
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Study Notes
Types of Taxes
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Direct Taxes: Levied directly on individuals or businesses, such as:
- Income tax
- Wealth tax
- Property tax
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Indirect Taxes: Levied on goods and services, such as:
- Sales tax
- Value-added tax (VAT)
- Excise tax
Taxation Principles
- Ability to Pay: Taxpayers should be taxed according to their ability to pay, i.e., those with higher incomes should pay more taxes.
- Benefit Principle: Taxpayers should be taxed according to the benefits they receive from the government, such as infrastructure and public services.
- Neutrality: Taxation should not distort economic decisions, e.g., by favoring one industry over another.
Taxation Objectives
- Revenue Generation: To raise revenue for the government to fund public goods and services.
- Redistribution of Income: To reduce income inequality by taxing the rich and providing benefits to the poor.
- Economic Stabilization: To control inflation, stimulate economic growth, and stabilize the economy.
Taxation Systems
- Progressive Taxation: Higher tax rates applied to higher income levels, e.g., income tax brackets.
- Proportional Taxation: Same tax rate applied to all income levels, e.g., flat tax.
- Regressive Taxation: Lower tax rates applied to higher income levels, e.g., sales tax.
Tax Avoidance and Evasion
- Tax Avoidance: Legal ways to reduce tax liability, e.g., tax deductions and exemptions.
- Tax Evasion: Illegal ways to reduce tax liability, e.g., hiding income or claiming false deductions.
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Test your understanding of different types of taxes, taxation principles, objectives, and systems. Learn about direct and indirect taxes, ability to pay, benefit principle, and more.
