Reason we pay taxes and why we should

[lol1yatme]

...If everyone went ahead to do things personally then there won't be any scope of a systemized channel and possibilities of having endless problems won't be able to be ruled out ...

You make it seem like nothing great can be accomplished without government, but the reality is that most of what humanity has accomplished has been outside of the control of government, and much of the accomplishment has been done in spite of government.

It is not as if things can't be done without government but we know it is not really possible to get people together in one accord without one form organization. The organization that will be respected to carry out functions to that group. I'm saying that this is the role that "government" perform and this why taxes are levied to get the roles performed.

The government was mandated in order to protect the general public and welfare of its citizens. Aside from protection, the government's role include developing infrastructures for the country, implementing rules and regulations, imposing tax for its expenditures and maintaining education as its top of its priority. Tax is a system wherein it is enforced upon the general public as a pecuniary contribution for government needs.

Although some countries have their negative experiences with the government, that issue must be set aside as it is irrelevant from the discussion. Whether we like it or not, we still need to be diligent into paying taxes.

Yeah this isn’t only beneficial for the government rather all the citizens over the country. This takes up economic growth and make a country strong financially to produce better results for its citizens. But yes, this is dilemma too that our politicians are only filing our pockets with our tax payment and no one can stop them because they have made everything sabotage.

[beananaque]

If you are walking on the road and enjoying a nice day at the nearby park it's all because someone paid their taxes.
Taxes helps a lot , I have seen people frowning over about how they don't want to pay any taxes and as such.
Government ensures that if you earn over a certain amount then for sure you can contribute in the making of your country. It's only if you are able to.
Taxes helps in :

    Paying the salary of government employees
    Making of roads
    Public schools
    Parks run by the government
    Maintenance fees
    Making government hospitals
    Making high schools ... The list is endless

We all use all these services at one part of the life or other therefore we can just consider it a little payment for that .
People frown how government is corrupt , it is but not entirely if it was then you woont see new projects coming up in your town or city.

It's just our responsibility to pay taxes, we shouldn't run from it because it will more or so be used for everyone out there in your country , you are indirectly helping others too through paying them , the less advantageous ones.

Also one might say government can print all the money they need , but that's not the case ..the more money a government prints the lower the value of their currency gets which genrally have adverse effects in many sectors.

We pay taxes because as a citizen of our nation/country its our responsibility to help in our nation. By doing this we contributing a fund that will used to make buldings, constructing high ways, and support some poor people. We should do this because it will a big help to our country.

[malbano2099]

As we can see, our taxes are very helpful in our community. It also benefited us---the people. And yes, you're right, we must be responsible for our taxes eventhough, many corruptions are timely today it still assist everyone. we should not be selfish.

[cryptomoon1002]

you pay taxes today because government needs money to operate...

Imagine if government issues cryptos and can print money themselves, then we might be heading for a tax free world

[SaiWAFU]

Taxation is theft. "But who will build the roads" argument is really old and dumb, people are not some stupid monkeys who can't figure out things if no one guides them, there's nothing that can not be done privately and through voluntary cooperation (which is the same as privately). Roads, military, science and so on - all of it can and is done privately around the world. Government is exactly why Bitcoin was invented - you can't trust people with power and believe that they will do as they've promised, and even well-meaning leaders do stupid mistakes that cost billions. Just like Bitcoin have decentralized economy, some day people will decentralize power to the point when every individual will be independent from others.

This thinking is so wrong. Your government might be corrupt but it's your duty to pay your taxes.

You're right and private sectors can do it on their own, but would you build a road on the next street that you don't even passed through? I doubt.

Government take taxes so they could provide services and benefits that could serve for the majority, not just an individual.

[rocketbits]

Taxes are very important to the development of our country, But not only for development it has many purposes just like the salary of the government workers but these days government officials corrupting the funds of the country and they can't provide any changes or if there's any changes it's just a small not a big positive changes
We need a good leader to control the corruption that's why we are thankful here in the Philippines because our new president are very good and corrupt he is doing anything to make improvement for the philippines.

Tax is like a fuel for the government which makes the government run. Without tax, some governments cannot and are not able to finance their deficit particularly defense budget. Building schools, parks and infrastructure is also another thing that is normally financed by taxes. But if we look at countries like Dubai, where we do not have business taxes, the government only survives on the sales taxes and has covered a long distance of success. Government can apply and implement any type of strategy for the good outcome of its people.

[andika2018]

Indeed, its our obligation as good citizen to paying taxes because government will give service to their citizen. Government building many infrastructure and thats need a lot money to start. Thats infrastructure is for our purpose and make our bussiness more easy

[Fesatmas]

Taxes are mandatory for every country to implement it. Paying taxes will also be useful for the development of a country and every citizen must pay taxes if it can not deal with the law.

[d0flaming0]

Taxes are mandatory for every country to implement it. Paying taxes will also be useful for the development of a country and every citizen must pay taxes if it can not deal with the law.

yeah aside from it is mandatory, it is also one of the proof that you are a citizen of that country. Although their reasoning is that they will use that money they got to improve the country, there has been lots of unsolved mysteries and unanswered questions to where the funds are really going.

[cotton ball]

I see it more towards my duty as a good citizen, if I do not care about the state tax then there will be uncontrolled greed because only focus for personal gain, I see the tax for development and I can also use it publicly, there is a return in a mutually beneficial way and will not make me lose it because it's also part of my charity against government development.

as well as in the application of crypto taxes, it also affects their recognition of the crypto business that we have been fighting for vigorously.

[Christian31]

If you are walking on the road and enjoying a nice day at the nearby park it's all because someone paid their taxes.
Taxes helps a lot , I have seen people frowning over about how they don't want to pay any taxes and as such.
Government ensures that if you earn over a certain amount then for sure you can contribute in the making of your country. It's only if you are able to.
Taxes helps in :

    Paying the salary of government employees
    Making of roads
    Public schools
    Parks run by the government
    Maintenance fees
    Making government hospitals
    Making high schools ... The list is endless

We all use all these services at one part of the life or other therefore we can just consider it a little payment for that .
People frown how government is corrupt , it is but not entirely if it was then you woont see new projects coming up in your town or city.

It's just our responsibility to pay taxes, we shouldn't run from it because it will more or so be used for everyone out there in your country , you are indirectly helping others too through paying them , the less advantageous ones.

Also one might say government can print all the money they need , but that's not the case ..the more money a government prints the lower the value of their currency gets which genrally have adverse effects in many sectors.

We pay taxes to sustain the services offered by the government. Our paid tax Also supports the improvement projects that are initiated by the government. However, the citizens are sometimes disappointed because of corruption. Our money was used by the corrupt government officials for their personal expenses. Yet, it is not reasonable not to pay tax because of this incident.

[Naficopa]

Indeed, its our obligation as good citizen to paying taxes because government will give service to their citizen. Government building many infrastructure and thats need a lot money to start. Thats infrastructure is for our purpose and make our bussiness more easy

I agree that we have to pay taxes. But in most countries, taxes seem too high compared to earnings. A lot of tax revenues are wasted on various projects that are overpaid and can make them much cheaper. Government contracts usually turn out to be a very good source of income for a small group of people.

[agentx44]

If you are walking on the road and enjoying a nice day at the nearby park it's all because someone paid their taxes.
Taxes helps a lot , I have seen people frowning over about how they don't want to pay any taxes and as such.
Government ensures that if you earn over a certain amount then for sure you can contribute in the making of your country. It's only if you are able to.
Taxes helps in :

    Paying the salary of government employees
    Making of roads
    Public schools
    Parks run by the government
    Maintenance fees
    Making government hospitals
    Making high schools ... The list is endless

We all use all these services at one part of the life or other therefore we can just consider it a little payment for that .
People frown how government is corrupt , it is but not entirely if it was then you woont see new projects coming up in your town or city.

It's just our responsibility to pay taxes, we shouldn't run from it because it will more or so be used for everyone out there in your country , you are indirectly helping others too through paying them , the less advantageous ones.

Also one might say government can print all the money they need , but that's not the case ..the more money a government prints the lower the value of their currency gets which genrally have adverse effects in many sectors.

Well that was a good statement. Taxes of people serves as the fund of the government to build establishment for the public such as roads, public schools, health care, and so on. The reasons why people pay taxes is it is required in order to have a fund to build such things I have mention earlier that makes our life convenient and great. We should pay taxes for the government to continue building things we need and help those who are in need.

[nahotachikwem]

Taxes take many forms, too. When you work at a job to make money, you pay income taxes. Depending on how much money you make, a certain percentage (part) of the money you make is withheld (kept out of your paycheck and sent to the government).

When you buy things at a store, you also usually pay sales tax, which is a percentage of the cost of the item charged by the store. If you own property, you also pay property taxes on the value of your property.

Paying your taxes is considered a civic duty, although doing so is also a requirement of the law. If you do not pay your taxes, the government agency that oversees taxes — the Internal Revenue Service or IRS — will require you to pay your taxes or else face penalties, such as fines or going to jail.

The money you pay in taxes goes to many places. In addition to paying the salaries of government workers, your tax dollars also help to support common resources, such as police and firefighters.

Tax money helps to ensure the roads you travel on are safe and well-maintained. Taxes fund public libraries and parks. Taxes are also used to fund many types of government programs that help the poor and less fortunate, as well as many schools!

[victorski]

100% agree I have wrote that explanation 100 times in this forum, because people think the taxes is something bad, and like government is stealing from them!

[magmar]

If you are walking on the road and enjoying a nice day at the nearby park it's all because someone paid their taxes.
Taxes helps a lot , I have seen people frowning over about how they don't want to pay any taxes and as such.
Government ensures that if you earn over a certain amount then for sure you can contribute in the making of your country. It's only if you are able to.
Taxes helps in :

    Paying the salary of government employees
    Making of roads
    Public schools
    Parks run by the government
    Maintenance fees
    Making government hospitals
    Making high schools ... The list is endless

We all use all these services at one part of the life or other therefore we can just consider it a little payment for that .
People frown how government is corrupt , it is but not entirely if it was then you woont see new projects coming up in your town or city.

It's just our responsibility to pay taxes, we shouldn't run from it because it will more or so be used for everyone out there in your country , you are indirectly helping others too through paying them , the less advantageous ones.

Also one might say government can print all the money they need , but that's not the case ..the more money a government prints the lower the value of their currency gets which genrally have adverse effects in many sectors.

We pay taxes because of those public students that will be benifited there are free schools because of us because we pay taxes all those money will be given to the schools to the teachers as a form of salary that in exchange into their teaching. And some are given to other government employees of course not all of us eanted to pay taxes but that is a law so we need to obey it for us to be safe and not inside the prison. But thanks to bitcoins we now have somehow a freedom because some taxes are being given into corrupt government officials

[Wintersoldier]

If you are walking on the road and enjoying a nice day at the nearby park it's all because someone paid their taxes.
Taxes helps a lot , I have seen people frowning over about how they don't want to pay any taxes and as such.
Government ensures that if you earn over a certain amount then for sure you can contribute in the making of your country. It's only if you are able to.
Taxes helps in :

    Paying the salary of government employees
    Making of roads
    Public schools
    Parks run by the government
    Maintenance fees
    Making government hospitals
    Making high schools ... The list is endless

We all use all these services at one part of the life or other therefore we can just consider it a little payment for that .
People frown how government is corrupt , it is but not entirely if it was then you woont see new projects coming up in your town or city.

It's just our responsibility to pay taxes, we shouldn't run from it because it will more or so be used for everyone out there in your country , you are indirectly helping others too through paying them , the less advantageous ones.

Also one might say government can print all the money they need , but that's not the case ..the more money a government prints the lower the value of their currency gets which genrally have adverse effects in many sectors.

We pay taxes because it is under the law, if we fail to comply with that, there is a corresponding penalty such as extra fees or even imprisonment if we try to evade paying taxes. Government use taxation to levy money from citizens salary and property. It also applies on companies and big corporations depending on their annual income. This collections are use to fund government projects and salaries of government employees. Taxation is under the law and subject for reviews and agreement from law makers.

[balu06]

Therefore, in order to avoid this, we need to pay taxes, including for dealing with crypto currency. If officials establish that the population shies away from paying taxes on profits that gives them a crypto currency, they will have an excuse for introducing various repressive measures in relation to the crypto currency and their users.

[TN0904950]

because tax is an obligation for all of us and taxes for the benefit of the people not only for the sake of the government itself. According to my knowledge.

I think Just as Bitcoin has a decentralized economy, one day people will decentralize power to the point when every individual will be independent of others.
Taxation is theft. "But who will build the way" the argument is really old and stupid, people are not stupid monkeys who can not think of things if no one guides them, nothing that can not be done personally and through voluntary cooperation (which is just as personal). Roads, military, science, and so on - all that can be and done personally all over the world. The government is exactly why Bitcoin is created - you can not trust people with power and believe they will do what they promised, and even well-intentioned leaders commit stupid mistakes that cost billions.

[Bohxz M4p4gm4h4l25]

I don't mind the to pay taxes if the government used it in a good way, the taxes could be used in a different ways to make our lives better, like free health insurance, new school building, or even new transportation project, and the most important it's being used to control the inflation, without tax income the country will fall apart

i highly agree with that. Taxes is not just about a deduction to your monthly salary but it is a way for a better community for your yourself and your children. Actually you can live without paying taxes and that's freedom but what makes a freedom limited was you will be charge for not paying taxes, just how life goes, give back whag your country gave you. Living in a better community is not a right it is a privilege so better to return it back.