Which statement is true?

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The statement B is true, as the cigarette tax is an example of an excise tax, which is a tax on specific goods or services, such as alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline. 
Statement A is false, as the federal personal income tax is a progressive tax, meaning the percentage of income paid in taxes increases as income increases. 
Statement C is also false, as the tax on gasoline is an example of an indirect tax, which is a tax on goods or services that is collected by an intermediary (such as a retailer) from the person who bears the ultimate economic burden of the tax (usually the consumer).

Which Statement Is True