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What is meant by "no direct quid pro quo" in taxation?

ATaxpayers receive services equal to their tax amount

BTaxes are a penalty only for legal offenses

CTaxes can be refunded anytime

DPayment of taxes does not guarantee direct or proportionate benefit to the payer

Answer:

D. Payment of taxes does not guarantee direct or proportionate benefit to the payer

Read Explanation:

  • Taxes are imposed to fund public services for society as a whole, and taxpayers do not receive direct or equivalent benefits proportional to their tax payments.


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