Which tax is an excise tax?

A) a tax of $0.41 per gallon of gas
B) a tax of 12.4% of your wages
C) a tax on the value of your property
D) a one-time local per capita tax of $50

Excise Tax

A tax on the sale or consumption of specific goods or services, such as tobacco, alcohol, and fuel.

Per Gallon

A unit of measurement used to quantify quantities, such as fuel efficiency or liquid commodity prices, based on volume per gallon.

Per Capita

A statistical measure that divides an aggregate by the number of individuals in the population, often used to express averages.