What is Tithe and Taille?
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Tithe and Taille were the taxes levied by French government.
Taille, levied as land tax in the pre-revolutionary period, was a direct tax that exempted noblemen and clergy.
Tithe on the other hand was the compulsorily paid tax to the government for a religious institution or as charity, amounting to one tenth of the payer’s total earnings.
Taille, levied as land tax in the pre-revolutionary period, was a direct tax that exempted noblemen and clergy.
Tithe on the other hand was the compulsorily paid tax to the government for a religious institution or as charity, amounting to one tenth of the payer’s total earnings.
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TITHES= A tax levied by church, comparing one-tenth of agricultural produce.
TAILLES = Tax to be paid directly to the state.
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