HomeTermsCompareFinance Ad ValoremThe definition for Ad Valorem:"According to value." A method of taxation using the value of the thing taxed to determine the amount of tax. Taxes can be either "Ad Valorem" or "Specific." Example: A tax of $5.00 per $1000.00 of value per house is "Ad Valorom," A tax of S5.00 per house (irrespective of value) is "Specific." Click to compare definitions of Ad Valorem Click to view definitions beginning ad |