Ezra 4:13

Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.

Cross-references

Ezra 4:22 Historical context

Ezra 4:22 records the king's order to stop rebuilding to protect revenue, directly responding to the accusation here.

Ezra 7:24 Contrast

Ezra 7:24 grants tax exemption to temple servants using the same phrase 'tribute, custom, or toll', contrasting with the accusation of non-payment.

Nehemiah 5:4 shows Jews actually paying the king's tax, contrasting with the accusation that they would refuse tribute.