Sin taxes are:
A) Taxes assessed to fund a specific purpose.
B) Taxes assessed on certain illegal acts.
C) Taxes assessed by religious organizations.
D) Taxes assessed to discourage less desirable behavior.
E) None of the choices are correct.

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Sin taxes are taxes assessed to discourage less desirable behavior such as smoking, drinking alcohol, or using drugs. They are meant to create a financial disincentive for engaging in these behaviors.

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