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Some colonists avoided paying taxes by engaging in smuggling and trading goods illegally, circumventing British regulations. They also organized protests and boycotts against British goods, as seen in the Stamp Act Congress and the Boston Tea Party. Additionally, some colonists formed groups like the Sons of Liberty to resist tax collection and intimidate tax collectors, fostering a spirit of rebellion against perceived unjust taxation.
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What did some colonists do to avoid taxes?
The colonists resorted to smuggling goods and other materials instead of paying the taxes.
Why did the colonist protest the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts taxes?
Because the taxes were the main trick to gain money for the British and clear their debt which was from the French and The Indian war
Why did some colonist support a boycott of English goods?
They Supported it because they did not want to be ruled over the English Government that they tried to escape from in the first place. And they wanted to prove to the English that they were free and did not want to be ruled by them in any part.
What did the colonist do when the townshend Acts were passed?
The British Parliament repealed some of the Townshend Act duties. While most of the new taxes were repealed, the tax on tea continued and the British government kept on trying to tax the colonists without their consent. This finally led to the Boston Tea Party, followed by the American Revolution.
Why were the colonists asked to pay new taxes after 1763?
The colonies actually paid a great deal less in taxes that did the people in England. This caused problems back home where the people there complained about paying taxes to supply soldiers and administration in the Colonies, not only in America but everywhere Great Britain had Colonies. For these reasons, certain taxes were levied on items such as public papers, tea and other imported items, and colonists were made to house soldiers. This infuriated some Colonists, and as time passed others were stirred up as well against England's administration, even though most Colonists still considered themselves British.
Why did some Americans colonist object to paying taxes to great Britain?
The colonies did not have representation in Parliament
Why did some American colonist object to paying taxes to great Britain?
The colonies did not have representation in Parliament
What did some colonists do to avoid taxes?
The colonists resorted to smuggling goods and other materials instead of paying the taxes.
What is an exception in the tax law that allows some people or businesses to avoid paying taxes?
marginal tax
Why An exception or oversight in the tax law that allows some people to avoid paying taxes?
That's a Tax Loophole.
Do you have to pay taxes when selling a motorcycle?
You don't have to pay taxes when selling a motorcycle, but the buyer has to pay taxes when he goes to the title agency. Some people say the vehicle is a gift so they can avoid paying tax.
If you live in Florida but work in Illinois can you avoid paying Illinois state income taxes?
No because Illinois will want some state income taxes paid on the income that was earned in Illinois.
Why dd some colonist smuggle goods?
Of course the reasons come down to money. The smuggling was to get out of paying taxes and tariffs and to keep from giving these funds to the King of England on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Why people open their accounts in Swiss?
The reason that some people open their acccounts with the Swiss is that they're trying to avoid paying taxes in their home country. There have been many instances of rich millionaires or billionaires hiding their money off shores in order to keep from paying taxes to the government.
What are some examples of civic duty?
Voting,paying taxes, and jury duties
What are some non examples of divine rights?
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Most workers spend more of their money paying this than any other item?
Workers spend quite a bit of their money paying taxes. These taxes include social security and income taxes. Some workers have other deductions taken out of their paycheck.
