Decreto en ejecución de la ordenanza 17 de 4 de enero de 1856 que establece una contribución directa sobre las fincas rurales i urbanas

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The image contains news about the Decree in execution of ordinance 17 of January 4, 1856 that establishes a direct contribution on rural and urban properties, for which the objective is to raise funds for the State, an inventory was ordered detailed description of all lands and urban properties. Experts were appointed in charge of evaluating the value of each property, considering factors such as size, location and improvements. Property owners were required to present their deeds and a witness certifying that no significant improvements had been made. The taxes payable would be calculated in direct proportion to the value assigned to each property. This decree marked a milestone in Colombian fiscal history, laying the foundations for future more modern and equitable tax systems. News published in El Repertorio. No. 141. February 23, 1856, page 2.