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Purposes of Taxation
Nature of Taxation
1. It is inherent in sovereignty.
2. It is essentially a legislative function.
3. It is subject to constitutional and inherent limitations.
Taxation is Inherent in Sovereignty –
Territorial Jurisdiction –
1. As to Concept of Power
4. As to Person Affected
6. As to Benefits Received
8. As to Importance of Power
Lifeblood Theory –
Necessity Theory –
3 Principles –
1. Fiscal Adequacy
2. Administrative Feasibility
3. Theoretical Justice
Fiscal adequacy
Administrative Feasibility
Inherent Limitations –
a. Taxation is for Public Purpose
b. Taxation is Inherently Legislative
c. Taxation is Territorial
d. Taxation is subject to International Comity
e. Exemption of Government Entities, Agencies, and
Instrumentalities from Taxation
2. Constitutional Limitations
a. Provisions Directly Affecting Taxation
b. Provisions Indirectly Affecting Taxation
G. Situs of Taxation
1. Meaning
Exceptions:
(a) where the intangible personal property has acquired a
business situs in another jurisdiction;
(b) where the law provides for the situs of the subject of
the tax
a. Estate Tax:
H. Stages of Taxation
3 Stages of Taxation –