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All nations require their citizens to pay their taxes so that they can be able to move forward and develop. Taxes are fees charged by the government to individuals and businesses. There are still some people who won't pay no matter how strict the government on their implementation of their policies. What are the consequences of this?

CRIMINAL CHARGES - Criminal charges may be filed against him when one refuses or failed to file his income tax. These criminal charges may result in imprisonment plus fines or fines alone. The United States law says that if a person is unable to file for income tax for one year, he or she will be fined $25,000 per year of non-payment and will be imprisonment for one year.

LIMITED GOVERNMENT FUNDS - Though the money you will be paying as taxes to the government may seem small compared to its overall standing, it will still matter greatly for the country's growth and development. One is actually stealing from the government and from the people when one does not pay his taxes.

When people pay their taxes, the following are the most important benefits they and the nation itself enjoy :

SECURITY AND DEFENSE

The money the government spends to provide defense and security to its people comes from the taxes that people are paying. Defense and security covers not only the US but the entire global community in the case of the US. The government for instance is sending thousands of troops all over the world to maintain world peace and these troops require billions of dollars to carry out their tasks.

MAINTENANCE

Another use of taxes is to maintain the roadways, buildings, and architectural structures owned by the government. Because of your tax, many roads are being fixed and government buildings all over the country are also being renovated and furnished for the benefit of its people.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Twenty percent of the government's budget goes to social security which covers retirement benefits, benefits for spouses of deceased workers, disability benefits, and child survivor benefits. Social security requires billions of dollars to continue serving the people of the country.

Being a responsible citizen means that you understand why you pay your taxes and understand where it's being spent. We owe it not only to our country but we owe it to ourselves to pay our taxes.