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A sin tax is a tax on certain items like alcohol and cigarettes, which are regarded as not a necessity or luxuries.
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Is a progressive tax a tax that reduces demand for harmful activities?
No, it is a tax that takes more from richer people. The taxes that reduce activities seen as harmful are called "sin taxes".
How much does cocaine cost in sin dollars?
its free! cause u get caught before even buying.
Is tripple h retired?
No he is not retired. However he is a member of the wwe staff so therefore he has other duties that do not include wrestling. For example, he is the wwe staff member that discovered wwe sensation Sin Cara.
Why are there poor people?
There is only one reason for poverty. Greed. Acquiring more than we need. It is a very grave sin. Yes, Jesus said the poor will always be with us, he said this because he understood that greed will always be with us.
Is the sin tax burden on tobacco products shared equally between producers and consumers?
Economics 101 - it is borne entirely by the consumer. Even if the state were to levy it upon the producer, the consumer will pay it in marked up prices. If the product is a dollar and the tax a dollar, the producer needs to collect for both...
Taxes on items like cigarettes and alcohol are called?
Sin Taxes
What are the advantages of sin taxes?
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What do homosexuals define as sin?
Depends on what, if any, is the religion they follow. Sin is a religious issue and has nothing to do with orientation.
What are the disadvantages of sin taxes?
Sin tax is a tax placed on items that are considered harmful to human health. The disadvantages of the sin tax is whether or not these taxes actually discourage use of the products that the tax is trying to prevent.
Are sin taxes effective?
Governments turn to sin taxes in hard times to raise revenues. However, rather than increasing revenue, the sin tax can reduce it. Governments also try to use sin taxes to discourage "sinful" behaviors. However, the consequences are usually the OPPOSITE of the intent, since they usually make these behaviors more appealing.
What is sin tax?
A sin tax is an unusually high excise taxes on cigarettes, liquor, gambling, and so on.
What is the example of the sin of commission?
Examples of the sin of commission are:adulterysuicidedrunk drivingcareless mistakes
Why are excise taxes often referred to as sin taxes?
Because they are placed on items to help act as a deterrent.
Why are excise taxes often referred as sin taxes?
because they are placed on items to help act as a deterrent.
Does it hurt you to sin or to talk?
Sins generally aren't good for you (it also depends on how you define sin), but it doesn't hurt to talk.
How do you define sin?
Sin is any thought, word, action, or omission against the laws of God or some other deity.
Is it a sin to not give up anything for Lent?
It is not a sin to not to give up anything but if you do not think the relevance of the passion of Christ maybe it is a sin.
