Nuisance Tax (Noun)
Meaning
A tax based on the cost of the item purchased and collected directly from the buyer.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The city council voted to repeal the nuisance tax on groceries, citing its disproportionate impact on low-income families.
- Many consumers view the nuisance tax on online purchases as an unnecessary burden on their already strained budgets.
- The state government imposed a nuisance tax on luxury items, such as designer handbags and expensive jewelry.
- Critics argue that the nuisance tax on gasoline is regressive, as it affects low-income drivers more severely.
- The nuisance tax on hotel rooms was implemented to generate revenue for local tourism initiatives.