A. Define and give examples of direct taxation and indirect taxation. B. Define and give examples of a progressive tax, regressive tax and proportionate tax. Use diagrams to illustrate. C. Outline THREE (3) main attributes of a good tax system

A. Define and give examples of direct taxation and indirect taxation. B. Define and give examples of a progressive tax, regressive tax and proportionate tax. Use diagrams to illustrate. C. Outline THREE (3) main attributes of a good tax system

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A. Define and give examples of direct taxation and indirect taxation.
B. Define and give examples of a progressive tax, regressive tax and proportionate tax. Use
diagrams to illustrate.
C. Outline THREE (3) main attributes of a good tax system

Rules by which an authority (usually a government) imposes a financial obligation on individuals or organizations within its domain. Property or transactions can be taxed. While taxes are primarily intended to fund the operation of a government, many tax laws are created to encourage or discourage certain behaviors by citizens or companies.

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