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Income tax

Income tax is a direct tax which is levied on the income of private individuals. Various income tax systems exist. Those range from a flat tax to an extensive progressive tax[?] system.

Taxes levied on the income of companies is called corporate tax[?].

see also tax return, Tax Freedom Day

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