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Question

Which of the following is an indirect tax?

  1. Sales tax
  2. Income tax
  3. Excise duty
  4. Toll tax

Answer:

Option A: Sales tax

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sales tax”.

Indirect taxes are those that are levied on the consumption of goods and services, and are ultimately borne by the consumer.