Tax Structure in Deve­loping Countries (With Diagram)

The following points highlight the three taxes of the tax structure in developing countries. 1. Direct and Indirect Taxes: Taxes are classified as direct or indirect. Indirect taxes are ones that are levied on goods and services and, thus, only "indirectly" on individuals. Examples are excise duties and sales taxes, import and export duties. By contrast, direct taxes are levied [...]