Understanding Taxes: Government’s Mandatory Cut

The government is legally allowed to take your money without giving you anything specific

back. That is the actual definition of tax. It is a compulsory contribution to

cover common expenses like defense and roads, but you do not get special treatment

just for paying more. It is all authorized by the Constitution under Article 265.

Direct taxes like Income Tax hit you straight up, while Indirect taxes like GST get passed

around. Whether we are looking at the old 1961 Act or the new 2025 rules,

the golden rule never changes: if you make money, the government wants their cut.