Second , the general sentiment is that our taxes will just be squandered by corrupt politicians and a graft-ridden bureaucracy. Third , taxpayers don't get value for their money. The quality of services rendered by the government is disgusting, if not altogether reprehensible. And fourth , the system and the people involved in tax collection are not taxpayer-friendly. The principle of progressive income taxation is that tax burdens must be directly proportionate to the taxpayers' income levels.
Progressive taxation is supposed to be a constitutional mandate and a fundamental policy.
The facts, however, are a far cry from the desired situation. Tax burdens in this country are dumped on the wage earners. The businessmen, the practicing lawyers, doctors and accountants don't pay correct taxes. Lawyers, in fact, don't issue receipts for attorney's fees. Most doctors don't issue receipts either for medical bills paid.