capitation tax
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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
The capitation tax, which is common throughout the Russian empire, is levied according to a census, or revision, which is generally taken every twenty years.
They pay to government a capitation tax of seven reals.
From The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes by Austin Craig
Akin to the tax that has just been described, at least in its nature as a direct impost, is the poll or capitation tax.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4 "England" to "English Finance" by Various
Application of proceeds of State and county capitation tax.
From Constitution of the State of North Carolina and Copy of the Act of the General Assembly Entitled An Act to Amend the Constitution of the State of North Carolina by North Carolina