Taxes are mandatory payments levied by governments on individuals and businesses to fund public services and infrastructure. They are an essential part of modern society, providing the revenue necessary for governments to operate. There are various types of taxes, each with its own purpose and method of calculation: Tax rates vary depending on the type of tax and the jurisdiction. They can be: Tax deductions and credits are mechanisms that reduce the amount of taxes owed. Individuals and businesses are responsible for filing tax returns annually...

Tax is one way to replenish the treasury. But sometimes government of different countries invents peculiar and funny taxes. I will talk about some. Tax on windows In Great Britain in the 18th century, the government invented a tax on windows. It was canceled in 1851. Now in the UK there are old houses with closed windows using bricks. Grill tax Grill tax appeared in Belgium in 2007 to fight with global warming. People pay € 20 for barbecuing. The government checks the implementation of the law using helicopters with cameras...