A person paying income tax should be given few options as to where she/he would like the govt to spend their money

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You have already voted the government in power. Vote them out if you feel they arent spending your tax money the right way. That is what happens everywhere.

Let's assume there is a provision for that, but how can we be sure the tax money is getting spent on the things/area that we chose.Long way to go.

So we have to vote twice ? First time to pick representatives. Second, to vote for expenditure areas. Right?

But it has many flaws, let me explain you never suggest your dad where to spend because you might not know exactly where he spends how he spends. It might lead to unrealistic expectations. For example a retired navy veteran might think govt. Should increase defence expenditure, a business might suggest to subsidise some aspects of their business, sports person might think we should increase sports infra. And worst part is it might neglect the weaker sections of our society.

You already do that through voting

This would require transparency in terms of expenditure, which would detract the govt from any form of corruption. Hence, I don’t see this getting implemented anytime soon.

Saw a similar thread in reddit years ago. Some countries provide a clear breakdown of where your taxes go and what percentage. And I don't remember if it had any countries that allow you to have a say in how it's spent but I guess some advanced economies probably do allow it.

First step would be to spend rightly - without any corruption. Rightly spend will come after that . 😀

I feel it will be better, if citizen can withheld their taxes for a year or so, just to register a protest. Tax will be submitted, but govt shouldn't use it for the year, if citizen select to do so.