Question

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

• A. Taxpayers receive services equal to their tax amount
• B. Taxes are a penalty only for legal offenses
• C. Taxes can be refunded anytime
• D. Payment of taxes does not guarantee direct or proportionate benefit to the payer

Answer 1

Answer:

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

• 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.