Rich or poor, every citizen has some duties towards its nation. While several individuals opine that they have various commitments for the upliftment of the society, others suggest that duly payment of their taxes can suffice their role. Even I agree, that as a part of the society we have numerous other duties towards its development and timely payment of taxes is just one of it. In this essay, we will understand the necessity of paying taxes and in the later part, we will understand the other essential responsibilities we have.