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4.02 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Government | The system of governance that provides structure, protection, and services to people residing in a nation, state, country, or municipality |
| Income tax | A tax on earned income, usually at the federal or state level in the United States |
| Non-profits | Organizations that exist for human service, conservation, religious, or other charitable purposes to benefit others. These organizations are not required to pay taxes |
| Property tax | A tax on property such as land, houses, or cars |
| Sales tax | A tax on items purchased in retail stores |
| Taxpayer | A person who pays a tax to national, state, county, or municipal governments |