8 Things You Need To Know About Tax Justice

Tax is a payment you make to your government without expecting anything directly in

return. It is necessary because it helps in distribution of wealth, it helps the government in

developing the economy, and it is an additional source of income for our country.

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2. Tax justice simply is to ensure that everyone liable pays tax, (you, your organization,

corporate entities and multinational corporations); to ensure that the government collects

these taxes from the appropriate quarters and use them in such a way that improves

quality of live for everyone.

 It means that you do not evade your tax;

 You do not reduce the amount you are to pay by fraudulent means,

It also means that the state

 Is open and clear about all policies and decisions.

 Administers the tax collected without corruption.

 All taxes collected are accounted for.

3. Tax justice matters, and is of concern to you and me because our economy requires our

government to have enough resources to fund social infrastructure and our welfare.

4. Tax injustice is caused by regressive taxes; by ineffective tax administrations, promotion

of tax havens (Watch the video on tax havens) ; professionals who find ways to avoid or

evade paying tax on behalf of multinational corporations.

5. We have professionals who promote tax justice:

 Accountants

 Lawyers

 Tax Haven Government

 Multinational organizations

6. Tax Pays for :

 Your children’s education.

 Health Care

 Security

 Employment

7. It isn’t up to anybody but you to fix the situation.

 Let us hold our government accountable

 Let us ensure that tax system in our country is for public benefit first and

foremost.

8. It is time to start fixing. Share this article with as many people as you can; let them know

what you know.