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Public Revenue

ICSE · Class 10 · Economics

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Meaning and Significance of Public Revenue

  • Public Revenue refers to the total income of government from all sources like taxes, fees, fines, borrowings, etc.
  • Dr. Dalton defined public income in narrow sense (revenue resources - no repayment required) and broad sense (public receipts - includes loans)
  • Modern governments need public revenue to perform welfare functions for society
2

Sources of Public Revenue

  • Two main categories: Tax Revenue and Non-Tax Revenue
  • Tax Revenue: Income from taxes and duties levied by government
  • Non-Tax Revenue: Income from sources other than taxes (interest, dividend, fees, fines)
3

Objectives and Significance of Taxes

  • Raising Revenue: Primary objective to meet state expenditure for government functions
  • Reducing Income Inequalities: Progressive taxation on rich to redistribute wealth
  • Regulation of Consumption and Production: Discourage harmful goods like cigarettes, alcohol
4

Direct and Indirect Taxes

  • Classification based on whether tax burden can be shifted to others
  • Direct Taxes: Paid by same person on whom imposed - burden cannot be shifted (Income Tax, Corporation Tax, Wealth Tax)
  • Indirect Taxes: Burden can be shifted partially or wholly to others (GST, Excise Duty, Sales Tax)

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The total income of the governmentTax revenue comes from compulsory paymentsTaxes paid directly by the personTaxes whose burden can be shiftedA comprehensive tax on manufacture

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