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Ad Valorem Tax
The short answer
A tax based on the assessed value of an item, such as property or goods, expressed as a percentage of its value rather than a fixed amount.
What is Ad Valorem Tax?
A tax based on the assessed value of an item, such as property or goods, expressed as a percentage of its value rather than a fixed amount.
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