hidden tax (Meaning)

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hidden tax (n)

a tax paid unwittingly by the consumer (such as ad valorem taxes)

The hidden tax on sugar-sweetened beverages contributes to rising healthcare costs.
The municipality's new water tax is a hidden tax on essential services.
The government's plan to increase parking fees is a hidden tax on motorists.
The employer's mandatory health insurance premium is essentially a hidden tax on workers.
The high sales tax on certain items is a hidden tax that disproportionately impacts low-income families.
The annual property tax is a hidden tax that can make it difficult for homeowners to afford their homes.
The increase in fees for public transportation is a hidden tax on commuters.
The government's new tax on carbon emissions is a hidden tax on energy consumption.
The bank's overdraft fees are a hidden tax on financially stressed customers.
The corporation's underpayment of taxes is a hidden tax on taxpayers who pay their fair share.

a tax paid unwittingly by the consumer (such as ad valorem taxes)

sin tax,income tax, withholding tax, tariff, poll tax, sales tax, value-added tax, tax, property tax, single tax

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The hidden tax on sugar-sweetened beverages contributes to rising healthcare costs.

The municipality's new water tax is a hidden tax on essential services.

The government's plan to increase parking fees is a hidden tax on motorists.

The employer's mandatory health insurance premium is essentially a hidden tax on workers.