Asked by sarah

why are taxes so high on cigarettes
Answered by paula
The government places high taxes on cigarettes to discourage the public from buying them because of their extremely harmful effects.
Answered by Ms. Sue
High taxes on cigarettes also brings in much-needed money to federal and state governments.

Some pundits have wondered if these so-called "sin taxes" won't extend to fast food because of the obesity epidemic in this country.
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