Tax record question

[Victoria Cihla]

In revisiting an individual that I began researching some time ago, I am having trouble finding his name in the tax records prior to his marriage ca. 1721/1722.  My question:  If he was single when he enlisted (1716). is it possible that he doens't appear on the tax records at all until he is marriage when the wife is taxed?  I thought I saw that somewhere but can't remember where.... 

Thanks for your help!

Vicki

[Ulf Berggren]

Soldiers were usually not mentioned in the tax records (mantalslängd) before they were married, since they didn't pay mantal tax.

[Victoria Cihla]

Hi Ulf,

Thanks for confirming that!

Vicki