Where can I use my taxes? The benefits of paying taxes

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Anyone who receives a taxable salary (one that exceeds the basic exemption limit) is required to file income tax returns, which is advantageous. This is true even if there is no tax due after deductions. There are benefits to file taxes even if your income is below the basic exemption threshold. Here are a few benefits of paying taxes on time:

Loan approvals: When requesting a loan, particularly for a home loan, a car loan, etc., significant banks may ask for a copy of your return of income taxes. It may be an ITR from two to three years ago. If your loan application was initially denied, having an ITR may be able to assist you receive a greater loan amount or have your loan application reassessed. This is so that banks can determine whether you can afford the loan depending on your salary. Income tax returns give a precise representation of the earnings and taxes that were deducted from them in prior years.

Visa requests:
When you apply for a visa, many foreign consulates ask you to bring your tax returns from the preceding years. While some only need the most recent one, others may need up to two or three years' worth of returns. For the UK, US, Europe, and Canada, this is a must; however, the Middle East and Southeast Asian nations do not have the same requirements. This is due to the fact that income tax filings are evidence that you are not attempting to flee the nation to avoid paying taxes. It is wise to bring your ITR receipts with you whenever you travel abroad, whether it be for business or pleasure. This will be helpful if there is ever an emergency and you need to contact a consulate.

Freelancers, consultants, business owners, and partners in partnerships are ineligible for the Form 16 as self-employed people. ITR receipts may be provided as proof of income if their annual income is more than the basic exemption threshold. Additionally, it serves as documentation for tax payments. Any financial or commercial deal will benefit from knowing this.

Governmental bids: Although there are no set hard standards and it depends on the specific government department, ITR receipts are occasionally required when applying for any government contracts. This is to make sure you're making enough money to meet your financial obligations.
 

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Taxes pay for the things we take for granted. Roads, schools, hospitals, parks, bridges and more are all paid for by taxes.

Paying taxes is a big responsibility. It’s important to know what you’re paying your money towards so you can place your hard earned money in the right place.

We’ve found 3 places you can use your taxes.

1. Health: The National Health Service (NHS) provides healthcare to the UK public and is funded by the government. It provides free health services (like A&E or surgeries) to people who are eligible for it. You pay your tax towards the NHS, so when you’re ill use it! We really do have the best health care system in the world, but unfortunately we don’t get to hear about it enough here in America.

2. Game Shows: National lottery and television shows like The Price is Right and Who Wants to be a Millionaire have you betting your money to earn prizes. Tax dollars from the lottery and taxes from being on the show go towards buying new cars, eating out, sending kids to school, and more.

3. Legal Aid: If you get in trouble with the law, legal aid can help you out for free or at a reduced rate. Programs like Legal Aid are finally getting cut so that governments must make up for their shortfall in spending on legal aid organizations. Know that your tax dollars are paying people like yourself a lawyer as well as helping fund legal aid groups giving free or reduced rate services to people who are poor or indigent.
 
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