Sin Tax

Pronunciation: /sɪn tæks/

Definitions of sin tax

noun A tax imposed on products such as alcohol, tobacco, and gambling, which are considered to be harmful to society

Example Sentences

A1 A sin tax is a tax on products like cigarettes and alcohol.

A2 Governments use sin taxes to discourage people from consuming unhealthy products.

B1 Sin taxes can help reduce the negative impact of certain products on society.

B2 Some argue that sin taxes unfairly target low-income individuals who may be more likely to purchase taxed products.

C1 The effectiveness of sin taxes in changing consumer behavior is a topic of ongoing debate among economists and policymakers.

C2 Sin taxes are often implemented as a way to offset the social costs associated with the consumption of certain goods.

Examples of sin tax in a Sentence

formal The government implemented a sin tax on tobacco products to discourage smoking.

informal I heard they're adding a sin tax to alcohol next year.

slang Man, these sin taxes are killing my wallet!

figurative The sin tax on sugary drinks is like a penalty for indulging in unhealthy habits.

Grammatical Forms of sin tax

• plural: sin taxes
• comparative: more sin tax
• superlative: most sin tax
• present tense: levies sin tax
• future tense: will sin tax
• perfect tense: has sin taxed
• continuous tense: is sin taxing
• singular: sin tax
• positive degree: sin tax
• infinitive: to sin tax
• gerund: sin taxing
• participle: sin taxed

Origin and Evolution of sin tax

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'sin tax' originated in the United States during the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to taxes on vices such as alcohol and tobacco, the term 'sin tax' has evolved to encompass taxes on other socially discouraged behaviors or products, such as sugary drinks or gambling.