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Why do governments impose taxes?

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Question added by Samer Khatib , Economics Moderator , Bayt.com
Date Posted: 2016/07/31
Gayani Jayasekera
by Gayani Jayasekera , Partner , Jayasekera & Co - Chartered Accoutants

There are lot of purposes of imposing taxes. a few  reasons are given. 1. To generate revenue  for Capital and Revenue expenses of the country. 2. To encourage  certain sectors  and discourage some sectors of business. 3. Discourage imports and encourage exports.4. Distribution of revenue in a systematically  among the population of the country.

Tomasz L
by Tomasz L , Reporting Specialist , Outworking

Because there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes.

Gayasuddin Mohammed
by Gayasuddin Mohammed , Advocate , Practicing Law before High Court at Hyderabad

To earn revenue in the form of taxes for administration and welfare and other expenses purpose in a simplest manner. Thanks.

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