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The following are cards with questions on the concept of taxation.
Respond to each question and then click on the card to check your answer.
Is tax payment optional for those who earn an income?
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No – Tax is a compulsory payment required by law.
Is giving money freely to a charity regarded as paying tax?
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No – that is a donation. A tax is compulsory and collected by law.
Is paying a portion of your salary to the government a tax?
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Yes – this is a tax, which is paid to support government services.
Is the amount of tax collected from everyone equal?
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No – in taxation, people are taxed based on what they earn or buy.
Is tax collected by the County government?
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Yes – Tax is collected by the National and County Governments.
Is taxation the process of collecting money from citizens for public use?
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Yes – Taxation is the process the government uses to collect taxes from individuals and businesses for public use.