As a citizen of our country, taxation or paying taxes is our contribution for the development and improvement of our country.  The taxes that we're paying carries out many functions.  From pavement of roads, building bridges, public transportation, building hospitals, building of public schools and improvement of educational system,  electricity, water, waste management system, public utilities, infrastructures, jobs, improving of financial and economic status, and etc.  

The disappointing part is when corrupt government officials pockets or steals money from its citizens.