How did taxation create tensions between the American colonies and the British government?

The main concern that most colonialists maintained during the mid 1700’s was taxation without representation.  The American Colonialists had no representation in the British Parliament.  What that means is that there was no “American” in England to voice their complaints to the Crown.  They were taxed and had no “say” in what should be taxed or how much the tax should be.  Also the tax money that was collected was not distributed back to the colonies for the betterment of America, it was sent to England.  Unlike today, where taxes are for the good of the country, i.e. for the betterment of public schools and roads, if you believe in such things.