10 Most Bizarre Taxes


Bangalore: Tax is an essential nuisance of all of our lives. Indeed Benjamin Franklin said “Nothing is certain but death and taxes”. But the weird fact about taxes is that Government implies it for the one which is more popular in the society. There are tons of tax deductions available, but there are some which many of us have never heard of. These are as bizarre as aliens and are certain to make you astonish and laugh at times. Let’s have a look at some of those.

1. Card Tax

In the 16th century, when the implementation of the tax started, playing cards was a very popular means of entertainment after dinner. This made the king foresee a scope of coning his people. James I of England passed a law which stated that the tax will be displayed on the Ace of Spades along with the fancy design and manufacturer’s logo and this insignia on a playing card will be the proof of the payment of tax.