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Features of Taxation and the Regulatory Environment





                           Indirect taxes






                              Indirect tax – Imposed on one part of the
                         economy with the intention to pass on burden.




                  Consumption           Property  &              Ad valorum             Excise duties
                     taxes                 Wealth                   taxes
                                                                                         Type of unit
                   Added to                 taxes                This is a tax           tax used to
                   purchase                                     based on the             discourage
                     price                   Most                value of the                over-
                                        countries tax             items, e.g.

                Can be single              land and                                     consumption,
                                                                  sales tax                 pay for
                stage or multi          buildings but                                   healthcare or
                 stage (VAT,             be aware of                                     to tax luxury
                Cascade Tax)              cars/boats
                                              etc.                                         products





                                         Wealth can
                                            include
                                           pension

                                            funds,
                                          insurance
                                         policies and
                                         works of art.




















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