A meals tax is levied on prepared food and beverages sold in restaurants and similar establishments. This tax is typically collected by the business and remitted to the state or local government.
Liquor taxes are sometimes called a corrective or “sin tax” because the tax is levied in part to discourage the consumption of alcohol.
Several U.S. states have waste taxes or fees associated with waste disposal or management, primarily focusing on solid waste and hazardous waste. These taxes can take various forms, including per-ton fees or a percentage of collection service revenue.
Excise tax in the United States is an indirect tax. Excise taxes are commonly levied on cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, soda, gasoline, insurance premiums, amusement activities, and pari-mutuels (betting), among other goods and activities.