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A classified tax is a type of tax that is imposed by the government on people, businesses, transactions, or property to generate public revenue. It includes duties, imposts, and excises. A tax is a monetary charge that is enforced by the state for the support of the government and public needs. It can be paid in different forms, not just money. For example, an admission tax is a tax that is included in the price of being admitted to a particular event. An accumulated-earnings tax is a penalty tax imposed on a corporation that has retained its earnings to avoid income-tax liability.
A classified tax is a type of tax that is imposed by the government on individuals, entities, transactions, or property to generate public revenue. This term encompasses all government charges on people, property, privileges, occupations, and enjoyment of the people, including duties, imposts, and excises. Although taxes are usually thought of as monetary payments, they can also be paid in other forms.
For example, an individual who owns a property is required to pay property tax to the government. This tax is a classified tax that generates public revenue. Similarly, a corporation that has retained its earnings to avoid income-tax liability may be subject to an accumulated-earnings tax. The examples illustrate how classified taxes are imposed on different entities and transactions to generate public revenue.