It would be consider as theft if it will not be used correctly. Some countries that implement taxation and use it for it's purpose do help their people and the improvement of their country. If politicians who have direct access on the decision on how it will be use is considerate and honest it will not be considered as theft. Taxation is for the benefit of it's country and people also their environment. It has pros and cons but the main responsible if the purpose of tax will be used wisely is the people elected or appointed to be the leader of the country. Taxation is not theft. The theft is the inconsiderate and corrupt people who selfishly use the money of the taxpayers for their own benefits.