Question

Describe different types if taxes during 18th century in france?

Answer 1

The different types if taxes during 18th century in France can be described as; Tithe – The Church extracted its share of taxes from the third estate people (mainly peasants) which was fixed as one-tenth of the agricultural produce. Taille – All members of the third estate had to pay tax directly to the state. The state levied such taxes for maintaining armies and lavishness and to repay loans to the money lenders. Other taxes –There were many indirect taxes also, payable to the state. These were levied on articles of everyday consumption like salt or tobacco. Feudal dues – The Nobles also extracted their share of taxes from the peasant class.