On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
The tax on houses and windows is one of those direct taxes, which, like the poor-rates, is not confounded with trade; and, when taken off, the relief will be instantly felt.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “The tax on houses and windows is one of those direct taxes, which, like the poor-rates, is not confounded with trade…”
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Paine discusses the nature of direct taxes, arguing that removing taxes on houses and windows would provide immediate and tangible relief to the populace.
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