& Fiscal Policy
, Introduction to Taxation
What is Tax?: A compulsory financial
charge levied by the government on
income, profits, or added value.
Purpose of Tax: Funding public infrastructure,
healthcare, education, and social security.
irect vs. Indirect Tax: * Direct: Paid
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directly by the person (e.g., Income Tax).
Indirect: Collected by a store or service
provider (e.g., VAT, Sales Tax).