A perfect example being property tax on homes. You get to say you own a home as long as you continue to pay your rent to the government.
They could raise a lot of money fast if they would allow people to make a discounted lump-sum payment to settle all future property taxes on homes. It would make the property’s resale value higher. Of course the state would squander the money quickly but at least a guy could feel like he really owned his home and wasn’t renting.
It costs our military about 2 percent of an asset's worth per year to defend it from invaders. People that own stocks, bonds, gold, and cash get sort of a free ride in that respect. We could use some rebalancing in what is taxed. Most people are willing to pay the military cost to protect their stuff from the envious.