Every tax system revolves around three forces:
Priority — what the government wants more of.
Paranoia — what the government fears losing.
Prohibition — what the government publicly discourages.
Priority creates incentives.
Paranoia creates massive incentives.
Prohibition creates high taxation — sometimes even structural protection.
If you understand these three,you understand most tax logic.
Before asking “What is my rate?” ask:
Which P does my business fall under?