Understanding Concert Ticket Purchases and Taxes

Why do we pay taxes to the government?

• To increase the government's wealth

• To fund public services like schools and roads

• To reduce the cost of living

• To support private businesses

What is the role of the seller when you buy concert tickets online?

• To avoid charging any tax

• To offer discounts on the tax

• To collect sales tax and pay it to the government

• To keep the sales tax for themselves

What is the usual impact of sales tax on the total cost of concert tickets?

• It doubles the ticket price

• It significantly increases the cost

• It is a large portion of the cost

• It is a small additional amount