What four reasons account for the failure of the poll tax ordinance
Answers
Misapplication of proceeds❤
One of the causes of the failure of the Poll Tax was the diversion of the fund for purposes other than were slated for in the Ordinance. The funds were meant to provide social amenities for the people of the Southern states but part of it was rather being diverted to pay salaries for the Civil Servants. This was vehemently opposed by the people.
Embezzlement of tax proceeds❤
It was soon discovered that part of the tax funds was being embezzled by the tax collectors. The people felt that the collection of the tax was no longer justifiable if it was going to be literally pilfered by the very people who were assigned to collect and protect it. This also contributed to the collapse of the tax.
Weak monitoring❤
Another problem which led to the failure of the Poll Tax Ordinance was the absence of an adequate monitoring system. As a result of the inadequate monitoring, some of the tax collectors were alleged to have pocketed part of the monies collected from the people. This also created lots of problems for the tax regime.
Poor patronage❤
According to the terms of the Ordinance, every adult was to pay an annual tax of one shilling. Most of the residents could not meet this obligation because they were poor and could not afford it. This led to poor patronage. In effect, many people ended up not paying the tax at all.