Taxation: A Very Short Introduction book pdf download

Author: Stephen Smith

About the Author: Stephen Smith is Professor of Economics at University College London. He is the author of the book “Britain’s Hidden Economy” (Oxford University Press, 1986 AD), and he has a series of studies and research. Stephen Smith is a member of the Ministry of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ academic committee on environmental economics, and has also served as a consultant to a number of ministries and international organizations.

Taxation: A Very Short Introduction book pdf download By Stephen Smith

Taxation is crucial to the functioning of the modern state. Tax revenues pay for public services – roads, the courts, defence, welfare assistance to the poor and elderly, and in many countries much of health care and education too. More than one third of national income in the industrialized (OECD) countries is on average taken in taxation. Taxes affect individuals in many ways. Taxes paid on income and spending directly reduce taxpayer disposable income, taxpayers face the hassle of tax returns and making payments, and they may be anxious about the possibility of investigation and enforcement action. People also adapt their activities in various ways to reduce the impact of taxation – putting money into tax-free savings accounts, or making shopping trips to other countries where taxes are lower.

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