This video of Bukele on the illusion of taxes is astounding. We pay taxes to make it increasingly difficult for us to get ahead, and force many of us to rely on ‘services’ supplied by our corrupt government. They don’t need our taxes, but they sure DO need to control us via taxation. This is part of a longer 22 minute speech. https://video.nostr.build/3676bae8df235c1572e9d93acad6a5de989c953dce4abdc4faecc5c9d7535800.mp4
I think that's one part of the reason for taxes. The other part is make sure there is always broad demand for dollars. Everyone needs dollars to pay their taxes.