# The indicator "Tax revenue (current LCU)"
The indicator **"Tax revenue (current LCU)"** refers to the total amount of revenue collected by the government from taxes, measured in **local currency units (LCU)** of the country. This includes all types of taxes, such as:
- **Income taxes**
- **Corporate taxes**
- **Value-added taxes (VAT)**
- **Excise taxes**
- **Customs duties**
- **... among others**
**Tax revenue** is a **key component** of a country's overall revenue and is crucial for:
- **Funding government operations**
- **Public services**
- **Infrastructure projects**
- **Social programs**
The chart shows the **United Kingdom's** tax revenue over **22 years, from 2000 to 2021**, providing insight into the country's tax revenue trends during this period, expressed in **British Pounds (GBP)**.