ad valorem tax
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ad valorem tax
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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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
Wind projects receive a five-year ad valorem tax credit.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 21, 2016
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
Then, in August, Great Britain slapped the 75% ad valorem tax on all U.S. films.
From Time Magazine Archive
If it is an ad valorem tax, or, what is the same thing, a fixed proportion of the produce, such as tithe for example, it evidently lowers corn-rents.
From Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy by Mill, John Stuart
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