1898 Second Edition (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed report by the Wisconsin Tax Commission, established to study the state's taxing systems and suggest improvements to simplify and update the collection of property taxes. The commission presents statistics from 1899 to present day to illustrate the historical evolution and current state of the tax code. They trace the origins of local government and taxation in Wisconsin back to the English parish system and discuss the various influences that shaped the present system, including Dutch, English, and New York precedents. The authors provide a thorough examination of how taxes are levied and collected by different entities at the state, county, city, village, and school district levels and conclude by discussing the complexities and problems inherent in the general property tax and presenting a number of specific, actionable recommendations to improve equity and reduce waste. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.