1.PROPORTIONAL TAX – tax based on a fixed percentage of the amount of the property receipts or other basis to be taxed. Example real estate tax.
2.PROGRESSIVE OR GRADUATED TAX - rate of which increases as the tax base or bracket increases
3.REGRESSIVE TAX - rate of which decreases as the tax base or bracket increases.
There is no such tax in thePhilippines.
TAX SYSTEM-
Constitutional mandate
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The rule of taxation shall be uniform and equitable.
The Congress shall evolve a progressive system of taxation. Section 28(1), Article VI, Constitution]
PROGRESSIVE SYSTEM OF TAXATION - tax laws shall place emphasis on direct taxes rather than on indirect taxes,
with ability to pay as the principal criterion.
REGRESSIVE SYSTEM OF TAXATION - exists when there are more indirect taxes imposed than direct taxes.
Three Basic Principle Of A Sound Tax SystemFISCAL ADEQUEACY - sources of revenue should be sufficient to meet the
demands of public expendituresEQUALITY OR THEORETICAL JUSTICE - tax burden should be proportionate to the taxpayer’s ability to pay. This is the so-called ability to pay principle.”
ADMINISTRATIVE FEASIBILITY - tax laws should be capable of convenient, just and effective administration.
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