History of Taxes

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  History of Taxes

  In the days of mammoth hunters and root gatherers, taxes were relatively simple. Each member of the human herd got his share of the total booty - the stronger got the better, the weaker the flatter. The chiefs shamelessly took away what they liked, and everyone was happy.

  Not the rulers but the priests began to collect regular contributions from the population. Already in Egypt and Babylon, the collection of "tithes" in favor of the gods was a common phenomenon.
  Athenian citizens did not pay regular taxes at all - it was considered humiliating for a free man. The rich Athenians, however, made voluntary donations to the city treasury to pay for improvements in the city, sporting events, and theatrical performances. A one-time deduction of property was levied for military needs.

  

  The prototype of the modern system of taxation was formed in ancient Rome. Initially, the native Romans also did not pay taxes, and the magistrates and city authorities were maintained at the expense of wealthy citizens - it was an honorable thing to do.

  When Rome changed from a city-state to a great empire, it became even easier - the Romans lived in luxury at the expense of taxes from the conquered provinces.

  The church did not pay taxes, the nobility received from the kings of the land and money "for service", and to feed all the hordes had the peasants and townspeople.

  Special taxes were levied on mines and wine trade, private roads or bridges, thoroughbred horses, and ladies' jewelry.

  In addition to the main tax there were all sorts of fees - for the right to have warehouses, to move across the rivers and enter the cities. For violations of the law, it was necessary to pay a court tax - "viru".

  Nowadays, Americans fill out a lot of paperwork every year on income and profits, and lawyers looking for ways to cut taxes are one of the most respected professions in the country.

  Did you know that:

  In Byzantium they paid a tax "for air" - the rate was taxed on the construction of any room larger than a certain volume;
  In the German city of Bürttemberg, homeowners were required to donate 18 dead sparrows to the treasury each year;

  In Austria, skiers pay a "plaster" tax for each descent from the mountain, the proceeds of which benefit Austrian trauma clinics;

  In Venice since 1996 they pay a tax on shade - from awnings, canopies and umbrellas at stores and cafes for tourists.
  If you suddenly don't like filling out a tax return, be glad that at least they still don't tax you for your beard, your toilet and your ability to kiss in a public place. For an overview of other types of taxes, check out the current sites