Legal Definitions - per capita tax

A per capita tax is a type of tax that is based on the number of people in a certain area or group. It is also known as a poll tax. This means that each person is required to pay the same amount of tax, regardless of their income or wealth.

For example, if a town has a per capita tax of $50 and there are 1,000 residents, then the total revenue generated from this tax would be $50,000. Each resident would be required to pay $50, regardless of their income or financial situation.

Per capita taxes are often used by local governments to fund public services such as schools, roads, and public safety. They are considered to be a fair way of raising revenue because everyone pays the same amount.