capitation tax
Example Sentences
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He told me in 1904 that he held under his control 9,600 persons, from 1,700 of whom he collected capitation tax for the American authorities.
From The Philippine Islands by John Foreman
The Christians are to be allowed to hold landed property; the capitation tax is to be abolished—for they are actually contending for the abolition of that which the hon.
From Speeches on Questions of Public Policy, Volume 1 by John Bright
The chief source of revenue is the customs, while the capitation tax contributes most to the local budget.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various
They pay to government a capitation tax of seven reals.
From The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes by Austin Craig
His eldest son was recognised as his chief assistant, and he, like his father, was exempt from the tribute or capitation tax.
From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Frederic H. Sawyer
