With respect to India, I thought I'd give you a little more insight.
A grossly generalised point of view:
* Low class group don't pay taxes
* Middle class group do pay taxes
* High class group might not pay taxes
The middle class group usually bear the burden of the development of the country. The taxes that does reach the government is cut by a large extent by high income corrupt politicians, who obviously, don't pay taxes.
Bottom line, the ROI for a middle class person in India to pay taxes is not high as you thought it would be. Hopefully, this changes.
A grossly generalised point of view:
* Low class group don't pay taxes
* Middle class group do pay taxes
* High class group might not pay taxes
The middle class group usually bear the burden of the development of the country. The taxes that does reach the government is cut by a large extent by high income corrupt politicians, who obviously, don't pay taxes.
Bottom line, the ROI for a middle class person in India to pay taxes is not high as you thought it would be. Hopefully, this changes.