excise tax

noun

: a tax on certain things that are made, sold, or used within a country : excise

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Airlines are required under federal law to pay a 7.5% excise tax on air transportation. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024 The report also notes the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which imposes a 1% excise tax on certain stock repurchases, potentially affecting the company's financial position. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Colorado voters will also consider Proposition KK, which would create a 6.5% excise tax on firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The company continues to focus on consummating a business combination and managing its financial obligations, including compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and related excise tax liabilities. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for excise tax 

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excise tax

noun
: excise
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