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3. Requisites of a Valid Tax

Requisites:

  • Must be for a public purpose;
  • Should be uniform and equitable;
  • The person, property, transaction, activity, or privilege taxed must be within the taxing authority’s jurisdiction;
  • Complies with the requirements of due process; and
  • Does not infringe any constitutional or inherent limitations