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Definitions for: excise tax
excise tax

one levied on specific products or services, for specific purposes. For example, an excise tax on gasoline might be used to fund road construction and repair. Excise taxes are levied at all levels of government, primarily federal and state. They are normally a percentage of the purchase price.

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American Truck Dealers
A division of the National Automobile Dealers Association (see separate entry). Represents franchised retail medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers' interests before government, industry, and concerned organizations. Informs members of legislative ...

Members: 2,400
Founded: 1970
Dues: dealer, $165-$390 annual; affiliate, $100 annual.