Taxes!!! Taxes! Taxes. Essential Question: Why do all levels of the government need to collect taxes from its citizens?
Income Tax: can be State and Federal “progressive tax”...which means:
Sales Tax: State and Local (biggest revenue source for states)
Corporate Tax: Federal
Estate Tax: Federal
Inheritance Tax: Federal
Property Tax: Local (used to fund schools along with federal funds)
Personal Property Tax: State and Local
Excise Tax: State or Local (sin tax, hidden tax)
Fees!!! Fees!! Fees. Are they a tax?
Disposal Fees: state and local
Impact Fee: usually state level (only some National Parks have fees)
User Fees: State and Local