Between obligation and expectation – the tax systemas perceived by the public

The tax system is one of the cornerstones of the efficient functioning of the state. The way in which citizens perceivethis obligation is important for its effectiveness. Based on the concept of linguistic relativism, it is worth lookingat the current narratives on taxation in the educational system in Poland. The article points out the importance ofthe process of introducing young people in the educational process to ‘being a taxpayer’ for building tax morale