Tithe- A tax levied by the church, compressing one-tenth of agricultural produce. Taille- A tax that paid directly to the state
The tithe is a one-tenth part of something paid as a contribution to a religious organization or a compulsory tax to the government. Taille was a direct land tax.
The tithe was calculated as the one-tenth part of something. Taille was imposed on each household based on how much land is held.