This article throws light upon the three main criterions for defining the concept of optimal taxation. The criterions are: 1. Minimization of Resource Cost 2. Equity Criteria 3. Efficiency Criteria. Criteria # 1. Minimization of Resource Cost: A tax system usually involves cost of collection to the authorities and a resource cost to the taxpayers. However, in deciding on alternative [...]
This article throws light upon the three main principles for equitable distribution of tax burden. The principles are: 1. The Cost of Service Principle 2. The Benefit Principle 3. Ability to Pay Theory. 1. The Cost of Service Principle: This principle suggest that the cost incurred by the government in providing public goods to satisfy social wants should be regarded [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning and Definitions of Taxable Capacity 2. Types of Taxable Capacity 3. Significance 4. Factors 5. Measurement and Limit. Meaning and Definitions of Taxable Capacity: Taxable capacity is a highly misleading and controversial concept in the theory of taxation. Different writers tried to define this concept differently. The definitions of the [...]