Lesson 21 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareHow Taxes Fund Public Services
Taxes are money that people pay to the government to help fund public services.
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Taxes are money that people pay to the government to help fund public services. These services include schools, roads, and parks, which benefit everyone in the community. There are different types of taxes, like income tax, sales tax, and property tax. When we pay taxes, we help make sure that our communities have the things they need to function well.
Key Facts
Taxes help pay for public services like schools and roads.
There are different types of taxes, including income tax and sales tax.
Everyone pays taxes to help their community.
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1 of 2What do taxes help pay for?
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How Taxes Fund Public Services
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