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Valorem Tax |
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A
tax based on the assessed value of real or personal property. In other
words ad valorem taxes can be property tax or even duty on imported
items. Property ad valorem taxes are the major source of revenues
for state and municipal governments.
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The
term "ad valorem" is actually Latin for "according
to value". |
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