Question

Which illegal practice regarding taxation did ancient governments usually allow people to do?

running away to avoid serving in the army
hiding until the tax collector went elsewhere
smuggling goods to avoid paying duty fees
hiring a substitute to cover labor obligations

Answer 1

the refusal to pay tax because of opposition to the government that is imposing the tax, or to government policy, or as opposition to taxation in itself. Tax resistance is a form of direct action and, if in violation of the tax regulations, also a form of civil disobedience.