Excise Tax -

: Indoor tanning, wagering (gambling), and certain health care-related fees.

Excise taxes are applied at federal, state, and local levels to a wide variety of items: excise tax

: Unlike general sales tax, excise tax applies only to specific categories like fuel, tobacco, or luxury goods. : Indoor tanning, wagering (gambling), and certain health

Excise taxes are indirect taxes levied on specific goods, services, and activities rather than on broad income or general sales. : Indoor tanning

: They are used to raise revenue for specific public projects (e.g., highway funds from fuel tax) or to discourage behaviors deemed socially harmful (often called "sin taxes"). Common Taxed Items