Is That Government Fee Actually a Tax?

Is that government fee actually a tax? A driver’s license, permit, or government fee isn’t always classified the way you might expect. In this episode of The Economy – How Do You Measure That, Jim Tebrake sits down with Justine Ayebare to explain how statisticians distinguish between taxes and payments for government services, why the cost of providing the service matters, and why consistent classification is important for understanding government finances.