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Comment author: David_Gerard 16 May 2011 09:33:56PM *  0 points [-]

taxation of real estate or otherwise conspicuous property (which, incidentally, I find to be superior forms of taxation anyway)

What are the examples you're thinking of of countries who get the major, or even a substantial, proportion of general revenue from land taxes rather than income and/or sales tax?

Comment author: playtherapist 17 May 2011 01:14:13AM 5 points [-]

It's a state, not a country, obviously- but until recently New Hampshire had not sale or income tax. The government was funded almost exclusively by real estate taxes and government run liquor stores.