IDENTIFICATION (2) Flashcards
Non-payment of this tax will not imprison an individual
Poll Tax
The basic principle states that the tax imposed must be proportionate to taxpayer’s ability to pay.
Theoretical Justice
There can be no tax unless there is a law imposing the tax is consistent with this inherent limitation of taxing power.
Non-delegability of taxing power
Or
Non-delegation
The premier tax agency in the Philippines
BIR
This limitation inherently implied that the State’s primary concern is for the common good of the people
Public Purpose
Also known as tax dodging, which is the unlawful means of lessening or getting away from tax liabilities
Tax Evasion
One of the characteristics of internal revenue laws is that they are:
Generally Prospective in Appilcation
Which of the following inherent powers of the government is inferior to the non-impairment clause of the constitution
Taxation
Or Power to Tax
No person shall be imprisoned for non-payment of:
Poll Tax
Tax of a fixed proportion of the value of the property; needs and independent appraiser to determine its value (e.g. real estate tax, certain custom duties)
Ad Valorem Tax
The strongest among the inherent powers of the state
Power to Tax
It is the place of taxation
Situs
It is generally based on contract, non-payment of this will not necessarily imprison an individual as opposed to non-payment of tax
Debt
It is a sum of money for the use of something, thus a demand of proprietorship
Toll
It happens when the taxpayer minimizes his tax liability by taking advantage of legally available tax planning opportunities
Tax Avoidance
It is the power of the state to take private peoperty for public use upon payment of just compensation
Eminent Domain
The existence of the government is a necessity and that the state has the right to compell all individuals and property within its limits to contribute
Theory of Taxation
Subject to inherent and constitutional limitations the power of taxation is regarded as supreme, plenary, unlimited and comprehensive
Scope of Taxation