[Jeff]

Doesn't fill me with joy. Taxes bad.

Taxes are good, or else the economy would inflate to the point of absurdity at a much faster rate. Having said that, the tax taken from shopkeepers is sufficient; there's no good reason to tax people for crafting using their own materials and skills.

As an aside, I have to praise the shopkeeper stall rental system and would love to see the same system - with a longer maximum time - for player houses. And maybe bump up the cost of repairing at a blacksmith or staying at an inn for players who have legend extended.