Why pay taxes?

Taxes help fund education, justice, security, infrastructure and social solidarity, among other things. Paying them does not amount to purchasing a specific individual service.

Different forms

Income tax is levied on income in accordance with the applicable rules. VAT is an indirect tax on consumption, generally included in the price paid by the consumer.

A duty and democratic oversight

Article 13 of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen provides for a common contribution distributed among citizens according to their means. Parliament passes tax legislation and authorises state revenue and expenditure.

Do not confuse

Taxes and social security contributions are different types of compulsory levies, although both can support mechanisms for social solidarity.