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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!TRANSCRIPT
THE STRANGE AND UNUSUAL
TAXES
Throughout History, there have been many unusual taxes.
In 1696, England taxed houses based on the number of windows they had.
During the middle ages, European Governments placed a tax on soap!
Excise taxes are also called ‘sin taxes’. They are taxes on alcohol, tobacco and
gambling.
In 1705 Russian Emperor Peter the Great
placed a tax on beards !
In 1795England put a tax on the aromatic
powders!
The IRS taxes stolen property!
In Sweden, you can’t keep the name of your child of your own choice
until it has been approved by tax authorities.
In North Carolina, U.S. , you pay $10 tax if you have a dog as a domestic animal.
In France, there are taxes on smartphones and laptops.
In Utah, there is a 10% tax
on professionals who perform their duties
wearing less than the usual amount of clothes.
there is aspecial tax on fur!
In Minnesota
to break the salt tax law and it
caused a revolution
Gandhi inspired millions across India
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!