| − | An ad valorem tax is a fixed percentage tax based on the price or value of the property being taxed. Examples of ad valorem taxes are sales taxes, property taxes and [[import duties]]. | + | An '''''ad valorem''' tax''' is a fixed [[percent]]age tax based on the price or value of the [[property]] being [[taxation|taxed]]. Examples of ''ad valorem'' taxes are [[sales tax]]es, [[property tax]]es and [[tariff|import duties]]. |