Tax Policy

Incidence of Taxation
The distribution of the burden of taxation between different economic agents and its impact on welfare
Tax Schedule
The relationship between taxable activity and tax liability.
Avoidance - Definition and Meaning
Exploring the concept of avoidance, with a focus on its applications within economics and tax policy, and its differentiation from evasion.
Child Tax Credit
A UK means-tested tax credit paid to eligible families with responsibility for one or more children aged under 16.
Deductibility
The ability to deduct certain items from income to reduce tax liability.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
Tasks carried out within a household which could have been performed by a paid specialist, primarily in the fields of decorating, home improvements, and motor repairs.
Double Taxation Agreement
An agreement between two countries to avoid double taxation of the same income.
Double-Dividend Hypothesis
Exploring the double-dividend hypothesis, which argues that environmental taxes can simultaneously reduce negative externalities and provide fiscal benefits.
Tax Refund
An entry explaining the concept and mechanism of tax refunds, including the conditions under which they apply and historical context.
Tax Shifting
The process of transferring the burden of a tax from one economic agent to another.