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State two drawbacks of direct taxes.
Give two demerits of direct taxes.
State two demerits of direct taxes.
Answer in Brief
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Solution
- Direct taxes are unpopular as they pinch the taxpayers more.
- Direct taxes are limited in coverage as they are imposed only on the rich people.
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