The document provides an overview of India's taxation system. It notes that the system is based on three tiers: central government, state government, and local government. Taxes are divided into direct taxes, such as income tax, and indirect taxes, such as customs duty and excise. The central government collects taxes like customs, corporation tax, sales tax, and securities transaction tax. State governments collect taxes including stamp duty, state excise, VAT, land revenue, and entertainment tax. Residency status determines whether an individual's global or only domestic income is taxed. Other taxes mentioned include profession tax, dividend distribution tax, property tax, and toll tax. Revenue collection from direct and indirect taxes has increased substantially from 2000-