The Ancient Tax on Property: Lessons for Today
Presentation Category
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT REVIEW
General Session Description
A study of how property tax has evolved over the past 6,000 years focusing on methods of locating, listing, evaluating, and taxing real property in Babylonia, Egypt, Israel, and Rome. Most of the principles today are derived from ancient origins.
Audience Expertise
Introductory (Assumes the participant has little or no knowledge of the areas covered.)
Location
Macleod E1
Start Date
10-14-2026 1:30 PM
End Date
10-14-2026 2:30 PM
The Ancient Tax on Property: Lessons for Today
Macleod E1
A study of how property tax has evolved over the past 6,000 years focusing on methods of locating, listing, evaluating, and taxing real property in Babylonia, Egypt, Israel, and Rome. Most of the principles today are derived from ancient origins.