Some people believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not have to pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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It is argued by some people that all their earnings should be used for their personal needs and not taxed by the government. I disagree with
this
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notion because taxation
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ensures
equality in many societies and it is a means by which the government provide essential services and infrastructures. One major reason benefit of taxation is that it
promote
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promotes
equality.
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, the
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pay
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payer
paid
by people in many countries is proportional to their earnings.
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, high
income
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earners pay more taxes to the authority while with only few exceptions, low
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earners and senior citizens pay lesser taxes.
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, there
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is
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a high tax
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on luxury goods commonly use by the affluent in many countries, whereas, individuals who do not have a regular
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are excepted from certain taxes.
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has resulted in a more even society.
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, taxes are needed for the development of infrastructure and the provision of essential services.
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is due to the fact that most governments pay for these public infrastructures and services from
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incomes.
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, in many countries, the state pay for security, health care and social amenities from the
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it receives.
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, if the government does not receive
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revenue, it would neither be able to pay for important services nor develop public infrastructure. In conclusion, I disagree with the view that people should keep their
income
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rather than pay
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because taxation
ensure
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ensures
equility
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
equality
in many countries and it is the main means governments fund public services and infrastructures. Efforts geared towards promoting these merits should be encouraged.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • contribute
  • welfare
  • public services
  • progressive taxation
  • distribution of wealth
  • civic duty
  • social cohesion
  • tax evasion
  • economic disparities
  • social unrest
  • individual rights
  • societal responsibilities
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