Taxes Paid on the Purchase of Specific Items Such as Gasoline

question 67

Multiple Choice

Taxes paid on the purchase of specific items such as gasoline, cigarettes, or alcoholic beverages would fall into the category of:

• A) personal income tax.
• B) excise tax.
• C) property tax.
• D) sales tax.

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