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Excise Tax Explained: Meaning, Types, Examples, How It Works and Who Pays
Excise tax is a targeted form of taxation applied to particular goods, services, or activities. Unlike broad-based taxes that affect a wide range of transactions, excise taxes are designed to focus on selected products or sectors. Common examples include fuel, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, airline travel, and certain specialized services. From a public finance perspective,…