Why Taxes Exist and Public Services

Taxes are money that individuals and businesses are required to pay to a government, which the government then uses to pay for public services and programs. Examples of public services funded by taxes include public schools, roads, police and fire departments, and national defense. Exactly which services are funded this way can vary by country and by level of government. Taxes are not optional in the way a purchase is. Failing to pay taxes you legally owe can lead to real penalties, unlike choosing not to buy something you do not want.

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