Asbestos is found in rocks and soil. These mineral fibers have worked well for manufacturers for many reasons. For starters, theyâre flexible and resistant to heat, chemicals, and electricity. Thatâs why they were widely used for years to make construction materials, automotive parts, and even textiles.
A tax expenditure program is government spending through the tax code. Tax expenditures alter the horizontal and vertical equity of the basic tax system by allowing exemptions, deductions, or credits to select groups or specific activities.
A tax (from the Latin taxo) is a financial charge or other levy imposed upon a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a state or the functional equivalent of a state to fund various public expenditures. A failure to pay, or evasion of or resistance to taxation, is usually punishable by law.