Democrats propose raising tobacco taxes, creating new ones in search of revenue
Smoking is a dangerously expensive habit, but it could get even more costly under two bills proposed Monday that would further hike the state’s higher-than-average tobacco taxes. Rep. Kristine Reeves, ...
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EAC partners split on ‘sin tax’
The main aims of harmonising regional domestic taxes are eliminating harmful tax competition and promoting the region as a ...
What is indirect tax and how does it work?
Indirect taxes are effectively a charge, levy or duty that you pay when you purchase certain items or services. You pay ...
Smoking costs the North East £1.99bn a year, according to new analysis
New estimates suggest smoking costs the North East £1.99bn a year.
How much does tax really affect your decision making?
From VAT on school fees to business taxes, we’re living through a live experiment with the effects of tax on people’s choices ...
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Hike in excise taxes on cigarettes and liquor
Two weeks ago, the Government increased excise taxes levied on cigarettes and liquor in a bid to boost Government revenue. Throughout history, Governments in Sri Lanka have continuously relied on ...
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Governor hopes to end last remnant of state grocery tax but plan remains unclear
Gov. Sarah Sanders said she wants the Legislature to eliminate Arkansas' grocery tax, a 1/8-cent sales tax tied to a ...
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A higher sin tax is the need of the hour. Here's why
While the Indian government imposes certain taxes and duties on products such as tobacco and alcohol, they are still much ...
The cost of smoking in South West each year - new figures
Smoking costs the South West £4.36bn every year - according to new figures. This figure, calculated by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), includes £2.67bn in lost economic productivity, £1.48bn in ...