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Recent Examples of poll tax
Equal Ground Action Fund Executive Director Genesis Robinson told Newsweek that forcing people to pay for documents equates to a poll tax.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
However, under the act, many people would have to pay to get copies of their documents, which could result in a pay-to-vote situation akin to a poll tax.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
But a Venezuelan passport costs more than $300, a price that amounts to a poll tax because few migrants can afford them.
—John Otis, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
Prior to council tax, there was poll tax which was so wildly unpopular, people began rioting across England.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 12 Jan. 2024
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
However, under the act, many people would have to pay to get copies of their documents, which could result in a pay-to-vote situation akin to a poll tax.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
But a Venezuelan passport costs more than $300, a price that amounts to a poll tax because few migrants can afford them.
—John Otis, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
Prior to council tax, there was poll tax which was so wildly unpopular, people began rioting across England.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 12 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poll tax
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Oklahoma income tax in Indian country In 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that the Muscogee (Creek) Reservation, which spans much of eastern Oklahoma, is Indian country.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2026
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Among the policies that will be debated is the possible elimination of Georgia's income tax.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Calvo said two additional campaign promises will be addressed Tuesday, including tackling the high cost of water service and pushing for property tax cuts for residents 65 and older.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The bond, which passed with 63% of the vote in a low-turnout election, is funded by a property tax increase, implemented incrementally in 2025, 2028 and 2029.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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For instance, will the severance land in a single tax year and push your household into a higher bracket?—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
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These interest rules apply if, in a single tax year, the related CFC payer incurs both interest expense that is eligible for the section 954(c)(6) exception (section 954(c)(6) interest expense) and other interest expense.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Democrats and Republicans introduced bills in 2025 to remove the state sales tax on groceries, but neither passed.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Jan. 2026
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And that’s why asking voters to increase their sales tax rate is a common and frequent solution.—
John Moorlach,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The various Indian state governments earn a big portion of their revenue from excise and value-added tax on alcoholic drinks.—
Mimansa Verma,
Quartz,
10 Nov. 2022
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Lord De La Warr paid $179,255 for it (including buyer’s premium and value-added tax) after it was originally estimated to go for between $54,000 and $81,000 by Summers Place Auctions.—
Téa Kvetenadze,
Forbes,
7 Oct. 2021
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In May, President Donald Trump's administration ended the pandemic-era pause on student loan payments, beginning to collect on defaulted debt through withholding tax refunds and other federal payments to borrowers.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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In May, the Trump administration ended the pandemic-era pause on student loan payments, beginning to collect on defaulted debt by withholding tax refunds and other federal payments to borrowers.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Because a tax bill may be sent to a business office or other location different from the property being transferred, some of the addresses listed may differ from the property that was transferred.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Reverse tax cuts enacted in the 2025 legislative session?—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Those drops, while beneficial for the population, aren’t great for sin tax revenues that depend on those behaviors.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Signal Cleveland reports Council President Blaine Griffin and County Executive Chris Ronayne are in talks to raise the sin tax, which would require a change to state law.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Poll tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poll%20tax. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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