Understanding Key Concepts in Taxation and Financial Law

Law Governing Taxpayer Rights & Programs

Tax Law

Tax Law’s Top 3 Distinguishing Features

  • The nature of the tax liability
  • Parties responsible
  • The coercive economic power

Tax Collection Obligation in Public Finance

The nature of tax liability.

Tax Authority’s Debt Enforcement Power

The coercive economic power.

Sanctioning Power of Tax Authorities

The ability to exert sanctions.

Doctrinal Principles of Taxation Location

In the charter.

Adam Smith’s Principles of Taxation

  • Principle of Justice
  • Principle of Certainty

Characteristics of Taxpayer’s Tax Obligations

  • They must be certain and stable.
  • They should be extinguished (upon payment).
  • They must be determinable.

The Principle of Convenience in Taxation

Taxes shall be levied when most convenient for the taxpayer.

Taxation of Extraordinary Profits

It provides for extraordinary profits to be taxed (profit beyond expectations).

Constitutional Principles of Taxation

Constitutional articles related to individual rights in taxation.

State Financial Resources for Societal Needs

  • Collection of revenues
  • Income administration
  • Application of income to meet necessities

Disciplines Supporting State Financial Activity

  • Financial Policy
  • Financial Economics

Definition of Financial Law

The set of legal rules that systematize income and expenditure.

Definition of Financial Sociology

Study the effects of financial activity in general society and the state.

Definition of Economic Law

The rules governing the operation of state assets.

Definition of Credit Law

The set of rules governing and regulating internal and external loans.

What Does Tax Law Study?

It studies the set of legal rules related to taxation.

Three Types of Federal Taxes

  • Taxes
  • Social Security Contributions
  • Contributions for Improvements

Federal Tax Code: Article 2, Fraction IV

Refers to contributions established by law for services provided by the state.

Federal Tax Code: Article 3

Refers to counter-prestations for services provided by the state.

Federal Expense Budget Definition

It is the catalog of concepts on which the executive and administrative agencies proceed.

Country’s Economic Policy Activities

Management of monetary and fiscal policy.

What Does Income Tax Record?

The profit from investment or return on capital.

Income Tax (ISR) Rebate Percentages

  • 50% for those engaged in agriculture, livestock, fishing, and tree farming.
  • 25% if those taxpayers industrialize their product.
  • 25% if engaged in business or industrial activities.
  • 50% if the activity is devoted to book publishing.

Who is Subject to VAT?

Natural and legal persons that carry out activities in national territory.

Activities Subject to VAT

The disposal of property, provision of independent services.

Definition of Asset Tax

It is an additional charge to income tax.

Products Subject to Special Production Tax

  • Beer
  • Alcohol
  • Denatured Alcohol

Definition of Payroll Taxes

Is an estate tax that is specified in the law of the state treasury.