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Commercial
August 28, 1928
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Comparative overview of high automobile taxes in various countries, including England ($4.86/hp), Germany ($300/20hp), France ($87/20hp + taxes), Brazil ($50 flat), and Argentina ($265/2-ton), explaining their role in shaping smaller European car designs and the importance of low taxes for industry growth.
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TAX IS HIGH
(Motor)
Car owners in England pay a tax on their cars of $4.86 a horsepower. On a 20-horsepower car Germany collects about $300. Belgium is about as bad. France on a 20-horsepower car levies $87 plus a 12 per cent sales tax and 15 per cent turnover tax on the sales price. Brazil collects flat $50 on all cars. Argentina on a two-ton car gets $265. Many other countries have equally unusual methods and taxes, and the net impression is that one way to build big automotive industry is not to tax the customers too heavily. It also discloses the real reason for the so-called European type car which has to be made with little engine and light load to avoid the heavy taxes. That's why their type in full form will never be popular in this country.
(Motor)
Car owners in England pay a tax on their cars of $4.86 a horsepower. On a 20-horsepower car Germany collects about $300. Belgium is about as bad. France on a 20-horsepower car levies $87 plus a 12 per cent sales tax and 15 per cent turnover tax on the sales price. Brazil collects flat $50 on all cars. Argentina on a two-ton car gets $265. Many other countries have equally unusual methods and taxes, and the net impression is that one way to build big automotive industry is not to tax the customers too heavily. It also discloses the real reason for the so-called European type car which has to be made with little engine and light load to avoid the heavy taxes. That's why their type in full form will never be popular in this country.
What sub-type of article is it?
Taxation
Policy
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Car Taxes
Automotive Taxation
International Car Duties
European Car Design
Heavy Taxation Impact
What entities or persons were involved?
England
Germany
Belgium
France
Brazil
Argentina
Commercial Details
Commodities
Cars
Automobiles
Key Figures
England
Germany
Belgium
France
Brazil
Argentina
Notable Details
England: $4.86 Per Horsepower
Germany: $300 On 20 Horsepower Car
Belgium: Similar To Germany
France: $87 On 20 Horsepower Car Plus 12% Sales Tax And 15% Turnover Tax
Brazil: Flat $50 On All Cars
Argentina: $265 On Two Ton Car