International Tax Quiz

A whimsical illustration showing various quirky taxes from around the world, including items like toilet paper, cow farts, and hipster beards, with symbols of ancient Egypt and modern-day financial buildings.

International Tax Curiosities Quiz

Test your knowledge of some of the quirkiest and most interesting taxes from around the world! From peculiar levies imposed by ancient civilizations to modern-day policies, this quiz will challenge your understanding of taxation in a fun and engaging way.

You'll discover:

Unique taxes from various countries
Historical taxation facts
Insights into how different cultures approach tax collection

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by CuriousTaxPanda47

The US state of Alabama is the only state in the US that has imposed tax on.....

Toilet paper

Playing Cards

Matches

What does Denmark impose a tax on to reduce emissions into the athmosphere?

Height of factory chimneys

Lawn mowers

Cow farts

Which part of the house was taxed in England and Wales until the mid 19th Century?

The doors

The windows

The chimneys

In the US state of New Mexico, what is the best way to become tax exempt?

Be more than 100 years old

Attend every vote in the last 10 years

Pay more than USD 10k to charities every year

In which place was a Hipster beard tax introduced?

Berlin

Afghanistan

Russia

What are Canadian cereal companies allowed to put inside the package to earn a tax break?

Less sugar

More vitamins

A toy

What did people have to buy from the Pharaoh in Egypt as a form of taxation?

Soap

Cooking oil

Slaves

Which decorative item was an unusual choice for taxation in England in the 10th and 19th Century?

Patterned wallpaper

Multi-coloured carpets

Purple front doors

Which substance was taxed in Ancient Rome as it was a vital ingredient in getting white togas gleaming in the wash?

Salt

Cow's sweat

Urine

Which activity is taxed in Brussels?

Dancing in a night club

Singing in a church

Cheering in a football stadium

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