Principles of Taxation Flashcards

1
Q

Scope of Taxation

CUPS

A

Comprehensive
Unlimited
Plenary
Supreme

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2
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Non Impairment Clause

which inherent powers is superior or inferior to non impairment clause?

A

ONLY Taxation is inferior
Police Power is superior
Eminent Domain is superior

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3
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Legislative Act (Levy or Imposition)

Impact or Incidence?

A

**Impact of Taxation

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4
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Administrative Act (Collection)

Impact or Incidence?

A

Incidence of Taxation

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5
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Ability to Pay Theory

Vertical Equity vs Horizontal Equity

A

Vertical - higher income, higher tax
Horizontal - consider the circumstances of the subject

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6
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Theory of Taxation

A

a necessity

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7
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Basis of Taxation

A

government and people have reciprocal duties of support

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8
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Inherent Limitation

TIP-END

A

Territoriality
International Comity
Public Purpose
Exemption of Government
Non Delegation of power of taxation

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9
Q

Situs of Taxation

  • Persons
  • Community Development Tax
  • Transfer Tax
A

Residence / Citizenship of Taxpayer

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10
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Situs of Taxation

  • Business Tax
A

where the business / transaction was conducted

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11
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Situs of Taxation

  • Privilege
  • Income
A

where it is exercised
where it is earned

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12
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Situs of Taxation

  • Real Property Tax
A

where property is located

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13
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Situs of Taxation

  • Personal Property Tax

Tangible and Intangible

A

Tangible - where it is physically located
Intangible - domicile of owner unless property has acquired own situs

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14
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Situs of Taxation

  • Franchise Tax
A

state that grants the franchise

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15
Q

Situs of Taxation

  • Corporate Tax
A

depends on law of corporation

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16
Q

Forms of Escape From Taxation

no loss to government

A

Shifting
Capitalization - lower price, buyer will shoulder tax
Transformation - increase quantity of production

17
Q

Forms of Escape From Taxation

with loss to government

A

Exemption
Evasion
Avoidance

18
Q

Kinds of Taxation

total vs partial

A

Total - from all taxes (OFW)
Partial - certain taxes

19
Q

Tax Amnesty vs Tax Condonation

Tax Amnesty

A
  • intentional overlooking of state
  • to give a chance to reform and have a clean slate
  • no tax liability at all
  • need not pay anything
  • can be availed by any qualified taxpayer
20
Q

Tax Amnesty vs Tax Condonation

Tax Condonation

A
  • no refund for taxes already paid
  • condonation from payment of existing tax liability
  • pays a portion
  • not always available
21
Q

Principles of Sound Tax System

FAT

A

Fiscal Adequacy
Administrative Feasibility
Theoretical Justice