chap#1 Flashcards
Definition of Tax?
Collection of share of individual and organization income By Government under authority of law.
Objectives’ of Taxation?
1-To collect revenue to run and administer Government.
2-As a Tool for implanting its
policies.
3-Fair distribution of wealth
Non-Revenue Objectives?
1-Encourage Production of Certian Goods by introducing a exemptions.
2-High Tax rate on import to encourage Local purchase.
3-Reduce Inequalities in distribution of wealth.
4-Prevent Wealth being concentrated in a few hands of rich.
5.Encounter the Effects of inflation and depression.
6-Promote Science and
inventions,educationsystem,health care system,energy systemand military defense.
7-Discourage investmentabroad.
8-Bargaining tool in trades Negotiation.
9-Use for Documentation of Economy.
10-Discourage use of harmful goods and certian undesirable sector.
11-Encourage research and development.
Kinds/Structure of Tax?
1- Proportional Tax/Flat Tax
2-Progressive Tax
3-Regressive Tax
Principal for Levy of Tax?
1- The Benefit
2-The Ability to Pay
3- The Equal Distribution
Characteristic of tax law?
1-Low compliance cost
2-Understandable
3-Payable in cash
4-Mandatory in nature and non- voluntary in payment.
5-Convenient Time
6-Imposed by state which has jurisdiction over person.
7-Public purpose.
Principal of sound Tax system?
1-Fiscal Adequacy
2-Equality or theoretical Justice
3-Administrative Feasibility
4-Consistency and Compatibility with Economic Goals.
Types of Tax?
1- Direct Tax
2-Indirect Tax
Direct tax
1-Income tax
2-Capital Value Tax
In-Direct Tax
1-Sale Tax
2-Customs duty
3-Federal Excise Duty