What was the percent of taxes in the third estate?

The Third Estate in France, which comprised the majority of the population including peasants and the bourgeoisie, shouldered a significant tax burden, paying approximately 50% of their income in taxes. This included a variety of taxes such as the taille (a direct land tax), the gabelle (a tax on salt), and others. Despite their contributions, the Third Estate had little political power, leading to widespread discontent that contributed to the French Revolution.