The most important part of this law is that the State has taken exclusive control over importing, making, and wholesaling salt, matches, and cigarette paper. The government hopes to increase its income from these products by managing them itself.
Change in Tobacco Duty Payment
The law also states that in the future, the tax on tobacco and Mourouril must be paid in gold instead of silver. This change will help the State hold more gold and reduce expenses that the State Treasury used to have because of the difference in value between gold and silver Istanbul Daily Tours.
Law on Compulsory Labor and Road Taxes
A law about compulsory labor and taxes for State and local roads was approved by a royal decree on January 12, 1904, and published on January 20, 1904. This law changes the previous rule by requiring that the tax must now be paid in cash. It also includes new rules that make it easier to collect money from those who previously avoided paying this tax.
Law on Military Tax
There is also a new law about military tax. Under the old law, people who did not serve in the army paid between ten and five hundred francs. The new law divides this tax into fifteen categories, with amounts from ten to one thousand francs. This means that the tax is now more detailed and can vary more based on different cases.
Increased State Revenue
The State’s control over these products—including playing-cards—has already increased government income. This extra money has helped cover losses in other parts of the budget. This new income was included in the budget for the first time in 1906.