..."2. The tax which each individual is bound to pay, ought to be certain and not arbitrary." "3. Every tax ought to be levied at the time and in the manner in which it is likely to be most convenient to the contributor to pay it." This is very little consulted...

...one would be placed more or less at the discretion of the tax-gatherer. Every tax should be collected at the time, and in the manner, most convenient to the contributor. And, lastly, taxation should draw from the purses of individuals as little as possible over and above...

...one would be placed more or less at the discretion of the tax-gatherer. Every tax should be collected at the time, and in the manner, most convenient to the contributor. And, lastly, taxation should draw from the purses of individuals as little as possible over and above...

...of the government as nearly as possible in proportion to their respective abilities ; and that every tax ought to be levied at the time, and in the manner in which it is most likely to be convenient for the contributor to pay it. It is not to be supposed...

...paid, ought all to bo clear and plain to the contributor and every other person ; 3dly, That every tax ought to be levied at the time, and in the manner, in which it is most likely to take out, and keep out of the pockets of the people, as little as possible,...

...throw it upon the poor. 2dly. Taxation ought to be known, and certain, not arbitrary, .'idly. Every tax ought to be levied at the time and in the manner (if possible) most convenient to the person who pays it This forms a strong objection to the British...

...nations is not near so great an evil as a very small degree of uncertainty." Third Maxim : — " Every tax ought to be levied at the time and in the manner in which it is most likely to be convenient for the contributario pay it. Л tax upon the rent of land,...

...experience of all nations, is not nearly so great an evil as a very small degree of uncertainty. 3. Every tax ought to be levied at the time, and in the manner, in which it is most likely to be convenient for the contributor to pay it. 4. Every tax ought to be...

...of all nations, U not near so great an evil as a very small degree of uncertainty." Third. " Every tax ought to be levied at the time and in the manner in which it is most likely to be convenient for the contributor to pay ii. A tax upon the rent of land,...

...should be certain in amount, and the liabilities thereto clearly defined ; in. That all taxes should be levied at the time and in the manner most convenient to the payer; IT. And should take out and keep out of the pocket of the payer the smallest possible sum. (6.)...