He directed them to pass a direct tax to fund the war.

From 1836 to 1892 there existed no direct taxes to the state.

But the larger part is supposed to come from direct taxes.

In the early 1980s, direct taxes accounted for about 15% of government revenues.

In 1983, the professor said, 23 percent of the national revenue came from direct taxes.

A direct tax on activities that result in carbon emissions.

Part of the required amount was obtained simply as a direct tax.

"I would rather raise the money through a direct tax on income."

In contrast, direct taxes can only be changed at Budget time.

He said that the issue of a direct tax was on the table.