What Is GAS? Identify Two Examples of GAS Products

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Essay

What is GAS? Identify two examples of GAS products.

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Definitions:

Lump-Sum Tax

A tax that is a fixed amount, not varying with the taxpayer’s income level or expenditure, making it independent of the taxpayer’s behavior.

Excise Tax

An excise tax is a tax charged on specific goods and services, such as gasoline, cigarettes, and alcohol, typically to discourage their use or generate revenue.

Benefits Principle

A taxation theory that suggests taxes should be levied according to the benefits received by the taxpayer from government services.

Ability-To-Pay Principle

This principle suggests that individuals should be taxed based on their ability to pay, regardless of the benefits they receive.