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Reasons why Christians need to pay tax

Answer Text:
- It is a sign of loyalty to Authority /government.
- Since Jesus accepted the payment of tax, so a Christian should do the same in obedience to Jesus' command
- It enhances equitable distribution of he country's economic resources.
- It helps to bridge the gap between the poor and the rich since the rich are taxed more.
- The government uses taxes to pay salaries of civil servants.
- Taxes are also used to initiate new development projects e.g. building of schools and infrastructure.
- Money generated from taxes is used to cater for emergencies such as floods.
- To maintain the country's embassies abroad and meet international obligations.
- To run various government departments.
- To maintain already existing projects.
- To help the less fortunate members of the society.