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Quiz on taxation

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show Equity, economy, certainty, convenience  
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Explain the canon of taxation: equity   show
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Explain the canon of taxation: economy   show
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show The amount paid should be unambiguous, certain and clear.  
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Explain the canon of taxation: convenience   show
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List five principles of a fair tax system   show
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show A tax that increases with the value of the good, eg VAT and customs duties.  
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show Taxes on income and wealth, eg PAYE, capital gains tax, capital gains tax, capital acquisition tax and DIRT.  
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show Taxes on transactions/spending, eg VAT, custom duties and stamp duties.  
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show Progressive tax. A tax that increases proportionately more with a person's income, eg income tax. Regressive tax. A tax that takes proportionately less as a person's income increases, eg the carbon tax and household charges.  
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Define tax harmonisation   show
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