SIN TAX
Sin tax is a tax sponsored by the state imposed on products and services that are perceived as unethical or vices. These vices include tobacco, alcohol, and gambling. The main goal of the sin tax is to discourage the people to avail of the products and services without having to make the products and services illegal. Over the years, sin tax proves to be a lucrative source of government earnings.
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Raider
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