BreadCircus on Nostr: Federal gov ran on tariffs (~95% revenue!), booze/cigarette taxes, and land sales. ...
Federal gov ran on tariffs (~95% revenue!), booze/cigarette taxes, and land sales. Local: property taxes + fees. Govt was tiny (small army, no welfare). Income tax came when wars/social programs demanded more
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