Economy UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Which of the following is an indirect tax?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

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.

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