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A tax (from the Latin taxo; "rate") is a financial charge or other levy imposed upon a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a state or the functional equivalent of a state to fund various public expenditures. (Wikipedia)

The tax proposed by Tobin in 1972 was a 0.1-0.25 per cent levy on all foreign currency exchange transactions in order to "throw sand in the wheels of global finance". His aim was to make exchange rates reflect fundamental economic realities over the long-term, rather than the short-term shocks that allow currency speculators to manipulate and take advantage of exchange rates. (theweek.co.uk)

Tax policy is the choice by a government as to what taxes to levy, in what amounts, and on whom. It has both microeconomic and macroeconomic aspects. (Wikipedia)

If you’re dealing with a Sheriff, there is a likeliness that they will come into your house. They will often have warrants that grant them access, and should you refuse them access, they are at liberty to use ‘reasonable force’ to gain entry. They will then levy items that they will sell to cancel out your debt. (Website of Council Tax Advisors CIC)