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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 |
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(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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