How did taxes come about?
Purpose:
Students should understand the benefits of paying taxes. They should find out examples of early taxes in European history.
Objectives:
Identify early examples of taxes in European history and funny taxes over time. Explain who’s in charge of all the tax money. Spot who and how someone benefits from paying taxes.
The content of this training course:
- is of general nature only and is not intended to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual or entity;
- does not provide professional or legal advice;
- is valid as of the date of its publication. Updated VAT rates can be consulted on EUROPA.
Only European Union legislation published in the Official Journal of the European Union is deemed authentic.
Materials:
Micro-clip “How did taxes come about?” Interactive whiteboard (or just an LCD projector)
Vocabulary: taxes, benefits, public services, national services.