Question

Precisely compare and contrast the history of taxation in England from 1377 up to 1698 as written by Stephen Dowell with the history taxation in Tanzania.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Similarities.

1. Both beginning of Tanzania Tax History starting in the early 20th century and that of England starting from 1377, we're using Poll Tax.

2. At some point, both Tanzania (1973) and England levied Income Tax (1404) on their citizens

3. They both repealed some of their Taxes, e.g Tanzania repeal excise duty in 1979, while England repealed Poll tax in 1381.

4. Both Tanzania and England also re-introduce their previously abolished duty. e.g. Tanzania re-introduces excise duty in 1989, while England reintroduced Poll Tax in 1641, 1660, 1694.

Differences

1. Tanzania Tax history started in the 20th century, while, that of England, went as far back as 1377.

2. Tanzania introduces sales tax at some point, (1969) while England introduced Hearth Tax, House Tax, and Window Tax at some point.

3. Tanzania appointed Tax Commission in 1989, while England commenced Parliamentary Reform Act-Electoral Registers (Voters Lists) in 1832.