diff --git a/src/uncategorized/persBusiness.tw b/src/uncategorized/persBusiness.tw
index 8850948ab1198205d6f5ac0e0472290ad82f0504..d25b6bc3f4e8252bc2b011f65ac790790221d93f 100644
--- a/src/uncategorized/persBusiness.tw
+++ b/src/uncategorized/persBusiness.tw
@@ -850,9 +850,9 @@ Routine upkeep of your demesne costs @@.yellow;<<print cashFormat($costs)>>.@@
 		<</if>>
 	<</if>>
 
-	<<if $taxTrade == 1>>
-		<br>Fees on transitioning goods this week made @@.yellowgreen;<<print cashFormat(Math.ceil($trade * random(80,120)))>>.@@
-		<<set $cash += Math.ceil($trade * 100)>>
+	<<if $taxTrade == 1>> <<set _tradeTax = Math.ceil($trade * random(80,120))>>
+		<br>Fees on transitioning goods this week made @@.yellowgreen;<<print cashFormat(_tradeTax)>>.@@
+		<<set $cash += Math.ceil(_tradeTax)>>
 	<</if>>
 <</if>>