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       #Post#: 348822--------------------------------------------------
       Historic taxes on bachelors?!
   DIR By: Tryp_OR
       Date: September 25, 2025, 2:15 pm
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       This nugget appeared in one of my Firefox suggested links.  A
       touch of politics associated with this topic, considering that
       natalism is an emerging theme in conservative circles.
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       > When Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome, brought his
       particular brand of piety into play, some single men found
       themselves out of favor. While Augustus rewarded families with
       three or more children (sons, preferably), unmarried men of 38
       years or older were hit with a bachelor tax, as well as being
       banned from attending public games. With the Lex Julia de
       maritandis ordinibus, the emperor also forbade childless
       marriages and celibacy. Similar taxes have been imposed
       throughout history. In 1695, the English parliament taxed
       bachelors over 25 years old and childless widowers. From 1941 to
       1990, the Soviet Union taxed bachelors, single people, and small
       families in an attempt to combat declining demographics.
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       #Post#: 348823--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Historic taxes on bachelors?!
   DIR By: MidwestmikkiJ
       Date: September 25, 2025, 2:20 pm
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       --- Quote from: Tryp_OR link ---
       >
       > This nugget appeared in one of my Firefox suggested links.  A
       touch of politics associated with this topic, considering that
       natalism is an emerging theme in conservative circles.
       >
       > [quote]When Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome, brought his
       particular brand of piety into play, some single men found
       themselves out of favor. While Augustus rewarded families with
       three or more children (sons, preferably), unmarried men of 38
       years or older were hit with a bachelor tax, as well as being
       banned from attending public games. With the Lex Julia de
       maritandis ordinibus, the emperor also forbade childless
       marriages and celibacy. Similar taxes have been imposed
       throughout history. In 1695, the English parliament taxed
       bachelors over 25 years old and childless widowers. From 1941 to
       1990, the Soviet Union taxed bachelors, single people, and small
       families in an attempt to combat declining demographics.
       --- End Quote ---
       [/quote]
       I could laugh when it was Ancient Rome. Then it started to get
       closer to today and it isn’t funny.
       #Post#: 348833--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Historic taxes on bachelors?!
   DIR By: northbayteky
       Date: September 25, 2025, 3:56 pm
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       These days they don't exactly tax singles more as they give tax
       breaks to married couples and couples with children.
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