| Question | 9. Distinguish between Direct Tax and Indirect Tax |
| Class | Class 12 |
| Subject | Economics (Macroeconomics) |
| Category | Sandeep garg Macroeconomics Class 12 Solutions |
Sandeep Garg Macroeconomics Class 12 Solutions Circular flow of Income – Short Questions – Q.9 Distinguish between Direct Tax and Indirect Tax.
Solution:-
| Basis | Direct Taxes | Indirect Taxes |
| Levy | Direct taxes are levied on persons and corporates | Indirect taxes are levied on goods and services. |
| Burden to pay | Burden to pay cannot be shifted. | Burden to pay can be shifted. |
| Reach | They have limited reach as it does not cover all sections of society. For example, not everyone is supposed to pay income tax. |
They have wide reach and cover all sections of society. For example, everyone is supposed to pay GST on purchase of goods and services. |