CBSE 2019 Class 12 Economics Delhi Set 3

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How are tax receipts different from non-tax receipts? Discuss briefly.
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Difference between tax receipt and non-tax receipts :
 Basis  Tax Receipts  Non-Tax Receipts
 (i) Meaning  Tax revenue includes receipts from all types of taxes.  Non tax revenue is the revenue of the government from sources other than taxes.
 (ii) Nature  A tax is a legal and compulsory payment imposed by the government.  It is not a compulsory payment.
 (iii) Benefit  No direct benefit is received in exchange of tax paid.  It is a paid in lieu of the benefit or services received.
 (iv)Examples  Income tax, wealth tax, GST etc.  Fees, fines, licence fee etc.
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