Code: 4.6.1 · Children and youth
Understands that there are taxes on different products, services, income and assets, etc
Understands why the state collects taxes (i.e. to spend on public services such as health and education, to provide support to people in difficulty, to protect the environment and facilitate the climate transition, etc.)
Understands the main types of taxes at national/local level
Understands the consequences if taxes are not paid or paid late
Can explain why people may be subject to different taxes, pay different amounts of taxes or may receive different public benefits
Pays any applicable taxes or fines on time, including online
Motivated to learn how fiscal policies can impact one’s spending and saving decisions and support entrepreneurship