One disadvantage of direct taxes is that they can be evaded. Direct taxes are taxes that are levied directly on individuals or organizations, such as income tax or property tax.
One way in which direct taxes can be evaded is through tax evasion, which is the illegal non-payment or underpayment of taxes. People may try to evade taxes by hiding income or assets, underreporting income, or claiming false deductions, for example.
Tax evasion can lead to a loss of revenue for the government, which can have negative impacts on public services and infrastructure. Additionally, it can create an unfair burden on those who do pay their taxes, as they may end up paying more to make up for the lost revenue from tax evaders.
While efforts can be made to reduce tax evasion, such as through increased enforcement and penalties, it remains a potential disadvantage of direct taxes.