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Definitions for: consumption tax
consumption tax

levy charged directly on a specified item or commodity. It may be viewed as an indirect form of taxation in that it is not contingent upon income but on consumption of an item. Examples include excise taxes on cigarettes nd alcohol, and sales taxes.

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International Coalition for Sustainable Production and Consumption
Aims to provide information exchange and a networking vehicle for NGOs and citizen organizations promoting Sustainable Production and Consumption (SPAC) policies and practices. Raises public awareness and engagement on SPAC ...

Founded: 1999