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tax goes towards government spending on public services such as: healthcare, education, public transport etc...

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Q: Why does the government need to tax citizens?
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Can the state constitution tax citizens?

No, it is not the constitution that taxes citizens, it is the government. The text of the constitution (of which ever country you are from - you did not specify) will however allow the government to tax citizens.


Which is the major source of tax revenue for central government?

Citizens.


What level of government can tax citizens?

federal and state.


What is corporate tax describe its benefits and objectives?

Corporate tax is important, as it gives the government revenues with an objective of helping its citizens.


Do US citizens have to pay tax on employment income?

Yes. It's called Income Tax. States can require an income tax, and there is tax payable to the Federal Government.


Who has the power to tax the us citizens?

The Internal Revenue Service a.k.a. the government of the US


How much money does a government make?

Governments do not make money, they just tax the citizens.


Do Georgia residents pay a tax to the federal government?

Yes...all State citizens pay US federal tax...no exceptions.


What do you understand by advance tax payment did government provide any special bonus on advance payment of tax-?

Advance tax payment is the type of tax that citizens pay at receipt of their salary, or before the year ends. The government do not give special bonuses on the tax.


No tax on voting citizens 18 years of age could vote?

power of state government


Does only the national government have the power to tax citizens?

No, every governmental entity can tax citizens. Often taxes are grouped with those of the state, county or city, so you can more easily see what you are paying for.


Are there concurrent powers that are shared by both the federal government and the states?

D federal power is limited while state power is unlimited