Publisher's Synopsis
A Manual Of The Direct And Excise Tax System Of The United States (1864) is a comprehensive guide written by George Sewall Boutwell that provides a detailed overview of the tax system in the United States during the Civil War era. The book is divided into two parts, the first part focuses on the direct tax system, while the second part covers the excise tax system. The direct tax system section of the book covers the history and development of the direct tax system in the United States, including the Constitutional provisions for direct taxation, the apportionment of direct taxes, and the collection and assessment of direct taxes. The author also provides detailed information on the various types of direct taxes, such as land taxes, income taxes, and inheritance taxes. The excise tax system section of the book covers the history and development of the excise tax system in the United States, including the Constitutional provisions for excise taxation, the collection and assessment of excise taxes, and the various types of excise taxes, such as taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and other goods. Throughout the book, the author provides practical advice and guidance on how to navigate the complex tax system of the United States during this time period. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the tax system of the United States during the Civil War era and is still relevant today for those interested in the history of taxation in the United States.Including The Forms And Regulations Established By The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue. The Decisions And Rulings Of The Commissioner, Together With Extracts From The Correspondence Of The Office.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
