ad valorem tax
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ad valorem tax
First recorded in 1690–1700
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There will also be a 1% ad valorem tax based on sales for miners that post a profit.
From Reuters ● Jul. 13, 2023
If for some reason the Revenue Committee doesn’t bring a bill that changes the ad valorem tax schedule, Von Flatern said he would.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2019
When a property owner within the city and/or school district is late in paying ad valorem tax, however, a 1 percent per month penalty is assessed in addition to the base amount.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 16, 2015
What infuriated Arnstein most of all is Burma's 1% ad valorem tax on all merchandise in transit, a levy which would net the British possession's Government $1,000,000 on U.S. shipments to China.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Revenue is derived from an ad valorem tax on all imports; the purchase and sale of animals; from royalties on trading concessions, and in other ways, including fees for the administration of justice.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
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