Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of an Excise

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not characteristic of an excise tax?

• A)An excise tax is levied on the retail sale of specific goods.
• B)Excise tax rates typically are higher than general sales tax rates.
• C)Purchasers of luxury items are responsible for paying any excise tax directly to the government.
• D)All of the above are characteristics of an excise tax.

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