How much tax did the Romans pay ?

Question: How much tax did the Romans pay !?

In comparison to Americans today!. Rome not being a democracy I imagine you payed however much they said, but did they take almost half of your income !?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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!.No payroll tax!.The senate (Emperor) raised money by taxing Entertainment,clothes,food,travel,licenc!.!.!. fees and Property!.Pretty lucrative tooWww@QuestionHome@Com