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TAX – May 2019 – L2 – Q7a – Introduction to Taxation

Explain key tax terminologies to help Mr. Adele understand business-related taxes.

Mr. Adele has just retired from the public service and is trying to venture into business. He is, however, concerned about the taxes that may affect his new business. As the tax consultant to Mr. Adele, he wants you to explain some terminologies to enable him to have a better understanding of them.

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Explain the following:

(i) Proportional tax and progressive tax (2 Marks)
(ii) Direct tax and indirect tax (2 Marks)
(iii) Statute laws and case laws (2 Marks)
(iv) Franked investment income (3 Marks)
(v) Taxes collectible by local governments (4 Marks)

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PT – Mar 2024 – L2 – Q1b – Overview of the Ghanaian Tax System and Fiscal Policy

Explain the features that distinguish progressive, proportional, and regressive taxes.

A tax may be described in a number of ways based on the relationship between income earned by a person and the tax rate applicable to that income. Again, an important feature of a tax system is the percentage of the tax burden relative to income or consumption, thus, the terms progressive, proportional, and regressive are used to describe the way the rate of tax progresses from low to high; from high to low or proportionally.

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In relation to the scenario above, explain progressive, proportional, and regressive taxes, stating the main features that distinguish them. (5 marks)

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TAX – May 2019 – L2 – Q7a – Introduction to Taxation

Explain key tax terminologies to help Mr. Adele understand business-related taxes.

Mr. Adele has just retired from the public service and is trying to venture into business. He is, however, concerned about the taxes that may affect his new business. As the tax consultant to Mr. Adele, he wants you to explain some terminologies to enable him to have a better understanding of them.

Required:

Explain the following:

(i) Proportional tax and progressive tax (2 Marks)
(ii) Direct tax and indirect tax (2 Marks)
(iii) Statute laws and case laws (2 Marks)
(iv) Franked investment income (3 Marks)
(v) Taxes collectible by local governments (4 Marks)

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PT – Mar 2024 – L2 – Q1b – Overview of the Ghanaian Tax System and Fiscal Policy

Explain the features that distinguish progressive, proportional, and regressive taxes.

A tax may be described in a number of ways based on the relationship between income earned by a person and the tax rate applicable to that income. Again, an important feature of a tax system is the percentage of the tax burden relative to income or consumption, thus, the terms progressive, proportional, and regressive are used to describe the way the rate of tax progresses from low to high; from high to low or proportionally.

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In relation to the scenario above, explain progressive, proportional, and regressive taxes, stating the main features that distinguish them. (5 marks)

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