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Practice question: Taxation

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Practice question

Explain whether constitutional uniformity in taxation prevents all distinctions between taxpayers or taxable subjects. Use a short example of a relevant distinction and identify the limit on legislative classification.

Legal references

  • Sison v. Ancheta, G.R. No. L-59431, July 25, 1984, main opinion: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1984/jul1984/gr_l-59431_1984.html
  • 1987 Constitution, Article VI, Section 28(1): https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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