M3 PT 2 Flashcards
theory and basis of taxation
- reciprocal duties of protection and support
- benefits received principle
aspects of taxation
- levy
- collection
- allocation
the government protects the welfare of its people in return, the people support the government
reciprocal duties of protection and support
taxes are used for the benefit of the public
benefits received principle
tax laws, specifying the object and amount of taxation are enacted
levy
the tax laws are implemented and administered
collection
distributing to various government sector and program
allocation
principles of a sound tax system
- fiscal adequacy
- theoretical justice
- administrative feasibility
revenues should be sufficient to defray expenditures
fiscal adequacy
taxes are proportionate to the taxpayers ability to pay
theoretical justice
tas laws can be implemented efficiently and effectively, avoiding necessary inconvenience and confusion
administrative feasibility
employers are required to withhold taxes on employees, means that the salaries received as “take-home pay” is already net of the related income tax
withholding tax
income earned without actively working for it
passive income
subject to final tax
passive income
interest income from bank deposit
20% tax rate