purpose: fund-raising vs control/social-engineering/behavior-modification
types: inheritance; custom/import/duty; reseller's; property
related/see also: bonds; notes
capital gains tax
personal property tax
business inventory tax (includes busines equipment)
import taxes vs farm subsidies
stamp duty
revenue stamp
revenue paper
imputed interest/income tax (on zero coupon bonds)
and just for humor, "The Microsoft Tax"
thanks -- WP