• Tax liability is the total tax debt owed to the government by an individual, corporation or other legal entity.

  • Income tax, sales tax and capital gains tax are forms of tax liabilities.
  • Taxes are collected by various tax authorities, including federal, state and local governments. Taxes generate funds to pay for services such as road repairs and the upkeep of the military.
  • You can reduce your tax liability by claiming deductions, exemptions and tax credits.