In 1705, Emperor Peter I of Russia instituted a beard tax. Those who paid the tax were required to carry a 'beard token'. This was a copper or silver token inscribed with 'the tax has been taken' and 'the beard is a superfluous burden'.
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An amount paid back by the ATO to a taxpayer when the taxpayer has paid more tax than they are liable to pay.
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A tax charged at a set dollar amount, regardless of the value of the transaction. The passenger movement charge (also called departure tax) on passengers at airports is a regressive tax.
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A savings account set up specifically for the purpose of saving funds for retirement.
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The net amount an individual receives from an investment.
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The income of a government (from taxes, excise duties or other sources) used for the payment of public expenses.
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The chance of loss on a financial investment.
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When an individual transfers super money from one super fund into another.
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Withholding declaration
A document that helps an employee notify their employer of a change in their PAYG withholding, for example, an entitlement to a tax offset. A withholding declaration authorises the employer to reduce or increase the amount of tax withheld from payments.
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