Constant Quote by John James Cowperthwaite

Taxes should be continued by annual or biennial reeactments, because a constant hold, by the nation, of the strings of the public purse is…

— Thomas Jefferson

A tax system is important because of what it can pay for, but also for how it works. When we pay taxes, we expect…

— Winnie Byanyima

The true principle of taxation is the benefit principle - those who benefit from a government service should pay for it. It's also known…

— Mark Skousen

Taxes should be continued by annual or biennial reenactments; because a constant hold by the nation of the strings of the public purse is…

— Thomas Jefferson

As a general rule, governments are wise to avoid taxation that is voluntary, as they need a steady stream of income.

— Jacob Rees-Mogg

It is a fundamental rule with me not to vote for a loan or tax bill till I am satisfied it is necessary for…

— John C. Calhoun

I think that taxes have to exist. They should exist at the lowest possible level, and to the extent that we can, we shouldn't…

— Rudy Giuliani

Every tax ought to be so contrived as both to take out and to keep out of the pockets of the people as little…

— Adam Smith

My view is that taxation ought to be based upon ability to pay.

— Michael Madigan

The role of government is to tax the people to the least extent possible while still taxing them enough to cover the basic needs…

— Dan Crenshaw

A tax is always a sacrifice which the government demands of individuals.While it only lessens every one's personal eÇŒoyments, it only shifts expenses from…

— Antoine Destutt de Tracy

A tax is always a sacrifice which the government demands of individuals.While it only lessens every one's personal enjoyments, it only shifts expenses from…

— Antoine Destutt de Tracy