Editing Taxation (section)

== Effects ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Effect !! Multiplier !! Description
|-
| Happiness || −30% || Reduces settlement happiness by 30%
|-
| Taxation system || Enabled || Activates {{Icon|Coin}} collection from population
|}

The core mechanic of this choice is enabling the taxation system. When active, the settlement generates {{Icon|Coin}} income through its population. Without Taxation active, settlements can only earn {{Icon|Coin}} through buildings like the [[Tavern]] and [[Market Stall]]s.

The taxation income rate is further modified by [[Alliances|alliance type]]: the [[Trade Alliance]] increases taxation income by 10% (×1.1), while the [[Great Federation]] decreases it by 20% (×0.8). The [[Science League]] does not affect taxation.