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Descriptive labels[edit]

Ad valorem and per unit[edit]


Main articles: Ad valorem tax and Per unit tax
An ad valorem tax is one where the tax base is the value of a good, service, or property. Sales
taxes, tariffs, property taxes, inheritance taxes, and value added taxes are different types of ad
valorem tax. An ad valorem tax is typically imposed at the time of a transaction (sales tax or value
added tax (VAT)) but it may be imposed on an annual basis (property tax) or in connection with
another significant event (inheritance tax or tariffs).
In contrast to ad valorem taxation is a per unit tax, where the tax base is the quantity of something,
regardless of its price. An excise tax is an example.
Consumption[edit]
Main article: Consumption tax
Consumption tax refers to any tax on non-investment spending, and can be implemented by means
of a sales tax, consumer value added tax, or by modifying an income tax to allow for unlimited
deductions for investment or savings.

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