Dalton discusses the economic effect of taxation under the following three heads: 1. Effect of Taxation on Production, 2. Effect of Taxation on Distribution 3. Other Effects. 1. Effect of Taxation on Production: According to Dalton effect of taxation on production can be in the following three ways: (a) Effect on ability to work, save and invest. (b) Effect upon [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the characteristics and views about the sound tax system. Characteristics of a Good Tax System: Any system of taxation must be looked at as a whole. That is part of the economic system. Different taxes possess different effects upon the various economic activities. Moreover, these taxes through their effects correct and balance [...]
The Meaning of Impact, Incidence and Shifting: When a tax is levied, its first impact will be felt by the person, who actually makes the tax payment. He may be an income-receiver, property owner or a buyer or seller of goods arid services. He may bear the tax himself. In some instances, he may be able to shift the burden [...]