Q1 Complete the sentences using the words in the box. Each word is used once. direct
price services compulsory
Revenue charge
1. Taxes are _______________ payments made to the government. 2. Taxes in Ireland are collected by _______________. 3. Income raised from taxes is used to fund public _______________ like schools and hospitals. 4. A _______________ tax is paid directly from a person’s income or wealth, eg on a payslip. 5. An indirect tax is included in the _______________ of goods and services. 6. A _______________ is a payment for a specific service or requirement, eg a TV licence.
Q2 Carbon Tax is included in the price of petrol and diesel in Ireland.
(i) Indicate whether Carbon Tax is a direct tax or an indirect tax, by placing a tick () in the correct box below. Direct Tax
Indirect Tax (ii) Give a reason for your answer.
Employment – Taxes Paid When Earning an Income
Q3 Adam starts his first job. His payslip shows three deductions taken from his income. Name the three main deductions taken from income in Ireland.