Indirect tax
Difference between Direct Tax and Indirect Tax: There are different implications of direct and indirect taxes on the country. However, both types of taxes are important for the government as taxes include the major part of revenue for the government. Key differences between Direct and Indirect Tax are: Direct tax is levied and paid for by individuals, Hindu undivided Families (HUF), firms, companies etc. whereas indirect tax is ultimately paid for by the end-consumer of goods and services. The burden of tax cannot be shifted in case of direct taxes while burden can be shifted for indirect taxes. Lack of administration in collection of direct taxes can make tax evasion possible, while indirect taxes cannot be evaded as the taxes are charged on goods and services. Direct tax can help in reducing inflation, whereas indirect tax may enhance inflation. Direct taxes have better allocative effects than indirect taxes as direct taxes put lesser burden over the collection of amoun...