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tributum capitis

Roman tax
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  • Roman Forum
    ancient Rome
    / Administration of the provinces

    …occupiers of provincial soil, and tributum capitis, paid on other forms of property (it was not a poll tax, except in Egypt and in certain backward areas). In addition, the provinces paid indirect taxes, such as harbor dues. In imperial provinces the direct taxes (tributa) were paid to the emperor’s…

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    …occupiers of provincial soil, and tributum capitis, paid on other forms of property (it was not a poll tax, except in Egypt and in certain backward areas). In addition, the provinces paid indirect taxes, such as harbor dues. In imperial provinces the direct taxes (tributa) were paid to the emperor’s…

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