Which of These Problems Is Not Associated with Selective Excise

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these problems is not associated with selective excise taxes?

• A) Collection costs are high per tax dollar received
• B) They discriminate by taste.
• C) It is often difficult to define what is covered by the tax.
• D) None of the above.

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