The Excise Officer's Manual

The Excise Officer's Manual is a practical guide written by Joseph Bateman in 1852, intended to provide a comprehensive introduction to the business of charging and collecting duties under the management of Her Majesty's Commissioners of Inland Revenue. The book is aimed at excise officers and other professionals involved in the collection of taxes, and covers a wide range of topics related to excise duties, including the history and development of the system, the legal framework for taxation, and the practical aspects of collecting and accounting for revenue. The manual provides detailed instructions on how to assess and collect duties, including information on the various forms and documents required, as well as advice on dealing with difficult or non-compliant taxpayers. Throughout the book, Bateman emphasizes the importance of accuracy, honesty, and efficiency in carrying out the duties of an excise officer, and provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate his points. Overall, The Excise Officer's Manual is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of taxation in the 19th century, as well as for those working in the field of revenue collection today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.