5. Types of Fiscal Policy
1) Expansionary fiscal policy,
It entails the government spending more money,
lowering taxes, or both. The goal is to put more money
in the hands of consumers so they spend more and
stimulate the economy.
6. Types of Fiscal Policy
2) Contractionary fiscal policy
The opposite of expansionary fiscal policy,
contractionary fiscal policy raises taxes and cuts
spending.
9. Direct Taxes
A direct tax is paid directly by an
individual or organization to an
imposing entity. A taxpayer, for
example, pays direct taxes to the
government.
10. Types of direct taxes
Income tax (20%)
Property tax
Corporate tax (33%)
Wealth tax
11. Indirect taxes
A tax levied on goods and services
rather than on income or profits.
14. WHAT IS EXCISE DUTY?
An excise duty is a type of tax charged
on goods produced within the country
(as opposed to customs duties, charged
on goods from outside the country)