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On page 206, the common definitions of direct tax and indirect tax are given. According to United States constitutional law, however, a direct tax usually means a tax on property. An indirect tax is usually a tax imposed upon a right or privilege, such as a franchise tax. Unless otherwise noted, whenever direct tax or indirect tax is mentioned in the text, use the definitions given on page 206.
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Fireworks originated in China and started out as weapons. Fireworks can be very dangerous and result in thousands of emergency room visits each year. To make sure one of those visits does not include you, check out this list of fireworks safety tips.
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