Question

for which of the following would not expect to pay an excise tax?
a. alchoholic beverages
b. firearms
c. gasoline
d. groceries

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Excise taxes are typically imposed on specific goods like alcoholic beverages (a), firearms (b), and gasoline (c) due to their nature (e.g., sin taxes, regulatory taxes). Groceries (d) are essential consumer goods and generally not subject to excise taxes (sales taxes may apply but not excise in the same way).

Answer:

D. groceries