EU5:Checklist/Automate-taxes

Automate Taxes and Maximize Court Costs

Step-by-Step

1. Navigate to the Economics tab before unpausing the game.
2. In the Minting section, set it so the value no longer turns red to avoid inflation.
3. Click "Automate" for Chieftain's tax and Commoners tax.
4. Set Clan taxes to zero.
5. Automate taxes to keep subjects happy and prevent rebellions.
6. Maximize court costs to raise tribal cohesion or legitimacy.
7. Higher court spending increases levy size and stability.

Why This Matters

• Automating taxes reduces the risk of rebellion, keeps income steady, and simplifies management.
• Maxed court costs boost your cohesion and stability—critical for rapid early expansion.

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