Forgive me if I got the terminology wrong, but are there universal tax laws?

I mean... Tax laws from country to country differ, but is there a basic set of laws that is pretty much the same everywhere?

I'm asking because I'm trying to learn more about how taxes work n stuff,

And in different countries too,

But I was just wondering how many concepts are the same regardless of the country?

And what are those concepts?

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empanadas · 31-35, M

I'm not an expert at this but I know a few people who are. There's no single tax law. It changes from country to country. USA is one of the only two countries in the world that taxes their citizens no matter where they live. So you will be taxed with American taxes and the local country taxes that you are in. Main reason, I kept taking about giving up my citizenship. I heard from friends who were Australians that your country might be going that route in the future. It's probably best you talk to a local tax consultant. They would know more of the rules. There are loopholes depending where you stay and the type of corporation.