Even if tobacco tax increases generate more revenue in the short run, the shrinking tax baseThe tax base is the total amount of income, property, assets, consumption, transactions, or other economic activity subject to taxation by a tax authority
Examples The smoke billowed from the burning building, engulfing the entire street in a foul stench. Thick black smoke billowed into the sky, making it difficult for first responders to see the crash site. 2
As a result, almost 6% of all deaths in the country can be attributed to tobacco smoking
And this month, a report by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which looked at more than 500 studies, concluded that animal sources of food offer 'crucial sources of much needed nutrients'
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