Introduction This piece of eassy will contain two sections. In this part of the eassy I will discuss the meaning and importance of equity in taxation since Adam Smith included it as one of the Canons of taxation. Equity is defined as “redistributive taxation induces allocative distortions by driving a wedge between the price the consumer pays and the price the producer receives” (Begg et al. 2005‚ p.219). There are two types of equity to be considered: the horizontal equity‚ and vertical equity
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Canons/Principles of Taxation By Adam Smith: Adam smith‚ the father of modem political economy‚ has laid down four principles or cannons of taxation in his famous book "Wealth of Nations". These principles are still considered to be the starting point of sound public finance. Adam Smith’s celebrated cannons of taxation are: (1) Cannon of equality or ability‚ (2) Cannon of certainty‚ (3) Cannon of convenience‚ and (4) Cannon of economy. (1) Canon of equality or ability: Canon of equality
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Adam Smith’s Four Main Canons of Taxation ↓ A good tax system is one which is designed on the basis of an appropriate set of principles (rules). The tax system should strike a balance between the interest of the taxpayer and that of tax authorities. Adam Smith was the first economist to develop a list of Canons of Taxation. These canons are still regarded as characteristics or features of a good tax system. Adam Smith gave following four important canons of taxation. 1. Canon of Equity The principle
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Public Revenue. ●Canons of Taxation : Adam Smith’s canon of taxation: 1. Canon of Equality: According to this canon‚ every person have to pay tax according to their ‘ability to pay’. It simply doesn’t mean that all person have to pay equal amount of tax. It simple means‚ if a person is rich i.e.‚ his paying ability is high‚ he will pay high tax whereas if a person is poor‚ i.e. his paying ability is low‚ he will pay less tax. 2. Canon of Certainty: This canon states that the tax which an individual
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Introduction) Tax Structure in Malaysia Generally‚ all income of companies and individuals accrued in‚ derived from or remitted to Malaysia are liable to tax. However‚ income remitted to Malaysia by resident companies (other than companies carrying on the business of banking‚ insurance‚ air and sea transportation)‚ non-resident companies and non-resident individuals are exempted from tax. Apart from income tax‚ there are other direct taxes such as real property gains tax‚ and indirect taxes
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III. Taxation Introduction Taxation * Defined as the power of the sovereign to impose burden or charges upon persons‚ property or property rights for the use and support of government In order to enable it to discharge its function. Nature of Taxation Power * The power of taxation is both inherent and legislative in character because it has been reserved by the State for it to exercise * It is inherent because the sustenance of government requires contribution from them. *
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Week 3 paper help Here is some guidance on the week 3 paper that I think will help. Also‚ please contact the tutors if you need help as an additional layer of support. The tutoring information is posted in another announcement. Question #1 - 300 words · Ellen wants to secure her images‚ content and products from being stolen. · Discuss how effective/or not effective copyrighting will be to protect her ideas and products. · Discuss intellectual property and
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Tax Law Assignment According to the Act Gross Income is defined as ‚ in relation to any year or period of assessment‚ means‚ in the case of any person‚ the total amount‚ in cash or otherwise‚ received by or accrued to or in favour of such person during such year or period of assessment from a source within or deemed to be within Namibia‚ excluding receipts or accruals of a capital nature‚ but including‚ without in any way limiting the scope of this definition‚ such amounts (whether of a capital
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Department of Business Law and Taxation BTC3150 Taxation Law Semester One 2011 Case Study / Assignment 1. IMPORTANT PRELIMINARY INFORMATION This section must be read in conjunction with the case study / assignment assessment details in the Unit Guide. Detailed below is a summary of selected key points. Assessment This assignment must be completed on an individual basis‚ or alternatively in a group of up to three students. Your (or your group’s) submission will be marked out of
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Assessable Income Topic 2: Income – Ordinary Income – Statutory Income Australian Tax Law BFA714 – Exempt Income BFA714_10 What is income? 2 Key Legislative Provisions ITAA97 • Economist View – Division 6: • • • • • – Traditional economic view of income is that it is a ‘gain’ • Recognises both realised and unrealised gains as income s 6-5 Ordinary income s 6-10 Statutory income s 6-15 Not assessable income s 6-20 Exempt income s 6-23 Non-assessable non-exempt
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