The State of Georgia Recently Increased Its Tax on a Carton

question 36

Multiple Choice

The state of Georgia recently increased its tax on a carton of cigarettes by $2.00. What type of tax is this?

• A) A sin tax
• B) An excise tax
• C) It is not a tax; it is a fine
• D) A sin tax and An excise tax are correct
• E) None of these is correct

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