PUBLICATION OF STATE TAXES
11 SEPTEMBER 307 AC
By decree of the Secretary for the Finances, the taxation associated with the state has been reformed to fit the needs of the Regalian Empire and the bureaucratic bodies associated with it. This document serves to inform those affected by the changes of the present and future decisions made by the state with regards to taxation, and the reasoning behind the various systems of punitive taxations and relief grants as mandated by the Secretary for the Finances.
All taxes below require review and officiation by the Regalian Secretary for the Finances. The taxes issued by the Secretary are mandatory in the eyes of the State, and negligence or disregard of these obligations set upon the taxpayer will be pursued in the Regalian Civil Courts. Additionally, the Secretary for the Finances may choose to take action in protection of the order held by the state. These punishments include, but are not limited to additional punitive taxation, state inquiries into financial stability, and the exercise of the economic limitations and sanctions afforded to the office through the Regalian Empire.
All taxpaying entities have the right to at all times request the latest figures on the tax levied onto them by the state. The state provides simplified justification for each tax post it imposes upon a house, and this information is made available upon request of the house tax is it levied on. For additional inquiries, the taxpayer is expected to write to the Secretary for the Finances for request of information or reasoning.
General Taxation
Under General Taxes, the state categorizes taxes required to preserve and protect the existence of the state. These taxes apply to every noble house, and any changes to the general taxes will always apply to each noble house. The taxes are layered such that each is deducted in the order described below.
State Tax
The State tax is the standard amount of taxation nobility is required to pay to the Empire. This amount covers the costs of maintaining the state, and will change only when the state becomes more or less burdensome financially. Ideally, each nation-state under the empire should pay at least this amount to prevent poor financial status of the government. All state tax revenue adds to the Regalian Treasury.
Currently, there is a State Tax
Currently, the State Tax is set at 20%
War Tax
The War tax is an additional taxation applied to the taxpayer during times of war. The amount covers the revenue required to support the continuous deployment of any additional troops. The full amount of the taxation covered by this tax is dedicated to the funding of the State Army during times of war. As such, this tax is never applied outside of war and does not cover expenditures outside of those required for it. Additional amounts are added to the war chest, an amount kept in a separate imperial ledger, but counted as imperial revenue in publications of the state finances.
Currently, there is a War Tax
Currently, the War Tax is set at 20%
Laurel Tax
The Laurel Tax is a general tax that may fund future initiatives of the state. This tax is not set by the State, but rather encompasses any additional taxes chosen to be paid as tribute to the state. The Laurel Tax is recognised as a state tax, but is not enforced by the state. Instead, the amounts pledged grant Laurels to the taxpayer for each 5% of additional funding granted to the state. Laurels can be used in defense of punitive taxation to waive the cost, or be used as proof of dedication when applying for Relief Grants. All laurel tax revenue adds to the Regalian Treasury.
Punitive Taxation
Under Punitive Taxes, the state categorizes taxes that are sanctioned as punishment for various actions as advised and ordained by the various bodies associated with the ability to request punitive taxation. All requests for punitive taxation must be processed by the Secretary prior to publication, and the act of meting out Punitive Taxation without formal approval of the Secretary for the Finances may be pursued under both State and Capital Law.
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Punitive Taxation by State Mandate
By decree of the State, the Ministry punishes the taxpayer for actions against the State as determined necessary by the Lord Chancellor and his ministry. This punitive action may come at the behest of any Secretary, and may or may not be listed as such when required or relevant. The amount taxed is the responsibility of the State, and will be taxed as long as mandated by the relevant party.
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Punitive Taxation by Court Mandate
By decree of the Regalian or Ithanian courts, the ministry fines the taxpayer as determined necessary by the relevant Judiciaries. This punitive action may come at the behest of any Regalian or Ithanian judge, but requires approval of the Lord Chancellor and the Secretary for the Westmark respectively. The amount taxed is at the discretion of the judiciary and the relevant secretary, and will be taxed as long as mandated by the relevant parties.
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Punitive Taxation by Synodical Mandate
By decree of the Synod and with the approval of the High Reverend of the Unionist faith, the ministry punishes the taxpayer for actions against the church, negligence in commitment to the faith, or a complete lack of faith in the eyes of the church. The amount taxed is at the discretion of the High Reverend, and will be taxed as long as mandated by the relevant parties.
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Punitive Taxation by Imperial Decree
Per the issuing of an Imperial decree, the ministry punishes actions against the Empire as determined by Imperial decree with taxation. The amount taxed is the responsibility of the Emperor, and will be taxed as long as mandated by the Emperor of Regalia.
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Punitive Taxation for Cause in Conflict
For the act of blame, either by the state, by religious institutions or by an affected house, the ministry punishes acts indicative of warring without just cause. Taxation is applied starting at 20%, with an additional 10% added for each week a conflict continues without proper cause.
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Punitive Taxation for Overdue Taxes
For the act of refusing or otherwise being unable to pay taxes, the ministry may punish the taxpayer with additional taxation. This taxation requires the house to pay double its previous taxes with each passing week, making it corrective within its first week, and punitive in every week following.
Punitive Taxation by State Mandate
By decree of the State, the Ministry punishes the taxpayer for actions against the State as determined necessary by the Lord Chancellor and his ministry. This punitive action may come at the behest of any Secretary, and may or may not be listed as such when required or relevant. The amount taxed is the responsibility of the State, and will be taxed as long as mandated by the relevant party.
[T-C]
Punitive Taxation by Court Mandate
By decree of the Regalian or Ithanian courts, the ministry fines the taxpayer as determined necessary by the relevant Judiciaries. This punitive action may come at the behest of any Regalian or Ithanian judge, but requires approval of the Lord Chancellor and the Secretary for the Westmark respectively. The amount taxed is at the discretion of the judiciary and the relevant secretary, and will be taxed as long as mandated by the relevant parties.
[T-R]
Punitive Taxation by Synodical Mandate
By decree of the Synod and with the approval of the High Reverend of the Unionist faith, the ministry punishes the taxpayer for actions against the church, negligence in commitment to the faith, or a complete lack of faith in the eyes of the church. The amount taxed is at the discretion of the High Reverend, and will be taxed as long as mandated by the relevant parties.
[T-I]
Punitive Taxation by Imperial Decree
Per the issuing of an Imperial decree, the ministry punishes actions against the Empire as determined by Imperial decree with taxation. The amount taxed is the responsibility of the Emperor, and will be taxed as long as mandated by the Emperor of Regalia.
[T-W]
Punitive Taxation for Cause in Conflict
For the act of blame, either by the state, by religious institutions or by an affected house, the ministry punishes acts indicative of warring without just cause. Taxation is applied starting at 20%, with an additional 10% added for each week a conflict continues without proper cause.
[T-U]
Punitive Taxation for Overdue Taxes
For the act of refusing or otherwise being unable to pay taxes, the ministry may punish the taxpayer with additional taxation. This taxation requires the house to pay double its previous taxes with each passing week, making it corrective within its first week, and punitive in every week following.
Relief Grants
Under Relief Grants, the state categorizes mitigations of the tax total afforded to the taxpayer. All requests for these grants are to be written to the Secretary for the Finances, containing a detailed overview of the proposal, an outline of its projected costs, its benefit to the requested party and the state, as well as showing proof of a balanced credit standing with the Imperial Treasury. Those who do not meet the last requirement will be automatically denied any request for Relief, regardless of reason.
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Relief Grant for Economic Improvement
To allow the funding of risk-laden economic initiatives, support funding for projects and protect regions in times of economic distress, the state provides a grant to the taxpayer in order to incentivize economic spending without the fear or worry of taxes. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Secretary for the Finances.
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Relief Grant for Defense of the Realm
To allow the draft of levymen in service of the state, to allow for alternative funding for the war not supported by the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary for the Finances and relieve damages caused by loss of life in wars, the state provides a grant to the taxpayer in order to mitigate the economic costs of warring in service of the state. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Secretary for the Finances.
[G-R]
Relief Grant by Synodical Mandate
To reward Religious zeal and fervor, to allow funding for religious initiatives and to allow the taxpayer to more freely act in service of the church, the state provides a grant to the taxpayer in order to support the sanctity of the church and strengthen its ability to rewards those loyal to it. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Secretary for the Finances.
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Relief Grant by State Mandate
To reward actions in service of the state at the behest of any given branch of the government, the state provides a grant to the taxpayer to reward actions by the taxed party in service of the state for various reasons. This grant may be supported by any Secretary, and may or may not be listed as such when required or relevant. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Secretary for the Finances.
[G-U]
Relief Grant for Financial Damages
To mitigate Financial Damages accrued through imposed taxes on regions of instability, forces of nature or actions deemed unjust by the state either presently or retroactively, the state provides a grant to the taxpayer to support the stabilization of a province. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Secretary for the Finances.
[G-I]
Relief Grant by Imperial Mandate
Per the issuing of an Imperial decree, the ministry provides a grant to the taxpayer as determined by Imperial decree. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Emperor.
Relief Grant for Economic Improvement
To allow the funding of risk-laden economic initiatives, support funding for projects and protect regions in times of economic distress, the state provides a grant to the taxpayer in order to incentivize economic spending without the fear or worry of taxes. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Secretary for the Finances.
[G-D]
Relief Grant for Defense of the Realm
To allow the draft of levymen in service of the state, to allow for alternative funding for the war not supported by the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary for the Finances and relieve damages caused by loss of life in wars, the state provides a grant to the taxpayer in order to mitigate the economic costs of warring in service of the state. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Secretary for the Finances.
[G-R]
Relief Grant by Synodical Mandate
To reward Religious zeal and fervor, to allow funding for religious initiatives and to allow the taxpayer to more freely act in service of the church, the state provides a grant to the taxpayer in order to support the sanctity of the church and strengthen its ability to rewards those loyal to it. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Secretary for the Finances.
[G-S]
Relief Grant by State Mandate
To reward actions in service of the state at the behest of any given branch of the government, the state provides a grant to the taxpayer to reward actions by the taxed party in service of the state for various reasons. This grant may be supported by any Secretary, and may or may not be listed as such when required or relevant. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Secretary for the Finances.
[G-U]
Relief Grant for Financial Damages
To mitigate Financial Damages accrued through imposed taxes on regions of instability, forces of nature or actions deemed unjust by the state either presently or retroactively, the state provides a grant to the taxpayer to support the stabilization of a province. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Secretary for the Finances.
[G-I]
Relief Grant by Imperial Mandate
Per the issuing of an Imperial decree, the ministry provides a grant to the taxpayer as determined by Imperial decree. The amount relieved is at the discretion of the Emperor.
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