Taxes, in some form, have been around since the beginning of civilization and, whether you know it or not, they impact just about every aspect of our lives. But how much do you really know about taxes? What are they for? What different types of taxes are there? How do they affect behavior, business, and what’s in your pocket? Taxes may be a fact of life, but they’re certainly not simple. That is why Tax Foundation launched Tax Basics, a resource for learning about and understanding various forms of taxes, how they work, and how they impact you.