The Philippine government has called upon its residents and citizens to pay taxes so that it can meet its public expenditures. Ms. Maria Tagas, a Filipino resident, refuse to pay taxes. She does not care whether the government shall continue to exist or not, and she does not want to partake her earnings and wealth to the government. Is the action of Ms. Tagas justified? Please defend your answer

The Philippine government has called upon its residents and citizens to pay taxes so that it can meet its public expenditures. Ms. Maria Tagas, a Filipino resident, refuse to pay taxes. She does not care whether the government shall continue to exist or not, and she does not want to partake her earnings and wealth to the government. Is the action of Ms. Tagas justified? Please defend your answer

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

14th Edition

ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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