+Taxation is a mandatory financial charge or other levy imposed upon a taxpayer by a [Government](/wiki/government) to fund public expenditures and various [Public Services](/wiki/public_services). These funds are vital for societal functions and can be used to influence economic activity or redistribute wealth.
+## See also
+- [Budget](/wiki/budget)
+- [Revenue](/wiki/revenue)
+- [Economy](/wiki/economy)
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