capitation tax

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Revenue is raised principally from customs and a capitation tax, which has replaced a hut tax.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" by Various

It has been said that when the first census was taken the general impression was a capitation tax was to be imposed, and that in consequence the inmates reported were far below the actual number.

From Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 by Kennedy, James

Women were liable to a capitation tax, if this enrolment also involved taxation.

From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward

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 too, which was remitted for three years on the pasha’s accession to the people of Cairo, Alexandria, Damietta and Rascheed, is now called for. 

From Letters from Egypt by Ross, Janet