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2.02 PF
Basic of Taxes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Community | A group of people with common interests and concern for the common good. |
| Earned Income | Money earned from working for pay. |
| Excise Tax | Taxes collected from the seller or retailer and as such often remain "hidden" in the price of a product or service, rather than being listed separately. |
| Income Tax | A tax on earned and unearned income. |
| Payroll Tax | A tax on earned income. |
| Property Tax | A tax on property, such as land, building (including homes), and automobiles. |
| Sales Tax | A tax on purchased goods and services. |
| Taxes | A sum of money demanded by a government to support the government itself as well as specific facilities or services. |
| Taxpayer | A person who pays a tax to national, state, county or municipal governments. |
| Unearned Income | Income received form sources other than employment. |