After reading this article you will learn about the subjective and objective approach used for measuring the ability to pay. Subjective Approach to Measure the Ability to Pay: The ability to pay principle is interpreted in terms of sacrifice on the part of the taxpayers. Payment of tax involves some sacrifice on the part of the taxpayers. Each taxpayer should [...]
This article throws light upon the three main criterions for defining the concept of optimal taxation. The criterions are: 1. Minimization of Resource Cost 2. Equity Criteria 3. Efficiency Criteria. Criteria # 1. Minimization of Resource Cost: A tax system usually involves cost of collection to the authorities and a resource cost to the taxpayers. However, in deciding on alternative [...]
This article throws light upon the three main principles for equitable distribution of tax burden. The principles are: 1. The Cost of Service Principle 2. The Benefit Principle 3. Ability to Pay Theory. 1. The Cost of Service Principle: This principle suggest that the cost incurred by the government in providing public goods to satisfy social wants should be regarded [...]