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  2. Taxation is the imposition of compulsory levies on individuals or entities by governments in almost every country of the world. Taxation is used primarily to raise revenue for government expenditures, though it can serve other purposes as well.

  3. Taxation Defined, With Justifications and Types of Taxes -...

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    What Is Taxation? Taxation is a term for when a taxing authority, usually a government, levies or imposes a financial obligation on its citizens or residents.

  4. Taxes Definition: Types, Who Pays, and Why - Investopedia

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    Taxes are mandatory contributions levied on individuals or corporations by a government entity—whether local, regional, or national. Tax revenues finance government activities, including...

  5. Tax - Wikipedia

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    A tax is a mandatory financial charge or levy imposed on a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a governmental organization to support government spending and public expenditures collectively or to regulate and reduce negative externalities. [1] .

  6. Taxation in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The United States has separate federal, state, and local governments with taxes imposed at each of these levels. Taxes are levied on income, payroll, property, sales, capital gains, dividends, imports, estates and gifts, as well as various fees.

  7. Taxation - Our World in Data

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    Taxation is an important instrument for reducing inequality. One way to gauge the extent to which taxation redistributes resources between individuals in a country is by looking at how the distribution of incomes change before and after taxes.

  8. What Is Income Tax and How Are Different Types Calculated? -...

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    Income tax is a type of tax governments impose on the income that businesses and individuals generate. By law, taxpayers must file an income tax return annually to determine their tax...

  9. Tax Definition | TaxEDU Glossary

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    A tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. Why Do We Pay Taxes?

  10. The Three Basic Tax Types | TaxEDU Resources - Tax Foundation

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    Discover the three basic tax types —taxes on what you earn, taxes on what you buy, and taxes on what you own. Learn about 12 specific taxes, four within each main category— earn: individual income taxes, corporate income taxes, payroll taxes, and capital gains taxes; buy: sales taxes, gross receipts taxes, value-added taxes, and excise ...

  11. Why Do Taxes Matter? | CFR Education

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    What are taxes? Put simply, taxes are compulsory payments that governments impose; they are required by law. They come in all different shapes and sizes. If you live in the United States, you’re...