2.3- Taxation And Financial Reform Flashcards
What did the assembly need to abolish before a new taxation system could be created?
The old system
What parts of the old system did the assembly need to abolish?
-indirect taxes
-the state monopoly on growing, distributing and selling tobacco products
-old direct taxes
-the tax farming system (venalities, farmers-general, etc)
What were examples of indirect taxes?
Aidas, octrois, gabelle
What were examples of old direct taxes?
Taille, capitation, vingtièmes
What new taxation would come into effect?
-the contribution foncière
-the contribution mobilière
-the patente
When would the 3 new direct taxes come into effect?
January 1791
What was the contribution foncière?
A land tax from which there was no exemption or privilege
What was the contribution mobilière?
A tax on movable goods such as grain, payable by active citizens
What was the patente?
A tax on commercial goods
Who would oversee collecting the new taxation?
The new local administrative councils
Why was the system not administered very affectively?
Due to lack of staffing
Why was lack of staffing an issue?
The assembly refused to provide the number of officials needed to accurately judge the value of the land to save costs
