Stamps, similar in size and appearance to regular postage stamps, affixed to stock certificates to indicate payment of a special tax imposed on financial transactions during the Civil War. Revenue stamps are a collectible in their own right.
See Excise Tax on Real Property Transfers.
Formerly a federal tax on real property conveyances that, when abandoned by the federal government, was adopted by many states.
Stamps affixed to documents evidencing payment of federal tax formerly imposed.
Stamps not valid for postal use but issued for collecting taxes.
Formerly, federal tax on a sale of real property. Canceled and replaced by state tax stamps.
stamps that are affixed to deeds (and, in some states, other documents affecting real estate) and that indicate the payment of the state's deed transfer (or other transfer) tax. Federal revenue stamps have not been used since 1968, but many states have substituted their own.
Stamps affixed to documents, spirits, stock certificates, playing cards, tobacco, etc. to show that the required government tax has been paid.
Similar to a postage stamp, a revenue stamp is a seal or piece of paper affixed to a deed that is required by the government. It is actually a form of taxation and is affixed when the deed is recorded.
In Oklahoma, this is known as Documentary Stamps. For further definition, see Documentary Stamps.
Used to show that taxes were paid on certain items. Cat. Designation: "R" or "R" plus another letter