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What are the different types of taxes I need to pay?
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1. Income tax: This is a tax on income that individuals or businesses need to pay to the government.
2. Property tax: This is a tax on real estate property that owners must pay to the local government.
3. Sales tax: This is a tax imposed on purchases of goods and services, usually collected by the seller.
4. Capital gains tax: This is a tax on any profits made from the sale of assets, such as stocks and bonds.
5. Value-added tax (VAT): This is a consumption tax added to the price of goods and services at each stage of production and distribution.
6. Social Security and Medicare taxes: This is a tax that is used to fund important social security and medical benefits for retirees and disabled individuals.
7. Excise tax: This is a type of indirect tax paid on the purchase of specific goods and services, such as fuel, alcohol, cigarettes, and tires.