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This is just a glimpse into the history of many absurd taxes. Surely, we’re thankful not to be paying these strange old taxes that are not around anymore!

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THE STRANGE AND UNUSUAL

TAXES

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Throughout History, there have been many unusual taxes.

In 1696, England taxed houses based on the number of windows they had.

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During the middle ages, European Governments placed a tax on soap!

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Excise taxes are also called ‘sin taxes’. They are taxes on alcohol, tobacco and

gambling.

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In 1705 Russian Emperor Peter the Great

placed a tax on beards !

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In 1795England put a tax on the aromatic

powders!

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The IRS taxes stolen property!

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In Sweden, you can’t keep the name of your child of your own choice

until it has been approved by tax authorities.

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In North Carolina, U.S. , you pay $10 tax if you have a dog as a domestic animal.

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In France, there are taxes on smartphones and laptops.

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In Utah, there is a 10% tax

on professionals who perform their duties

wearing less than the usual amount of clothes.

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there is aspecial tax on fur!

In Minnesota

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to break the salt tax law and it

caused a revolution

Gandhi inspired millions across India

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This was just a glimpse into the history of many absurd taxes.

Surely, we’re thankful not to be paying these strange old taxes that are not around anymore!