: a tax on certain things that are made, sold, or used within a country : excise
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If approved by the Senate and signed into law, the temporary suspension would reduce the price drivers pay at the pump by removing the state's excise tax during the 60-day period.—Dan Raby, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026 Individuals applying for Social Security after age 65 should be aware that Medicare Part A may be backdated up to six months, and contributions made during that lookback period are subject to a 6% IRS excise tax per year until corrected.—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026 The payments come from revenue collected from the 10% recreational marijuana excise tax.—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 5 Mar. 2026 Possible measures include price controls, higher subsidies, fuel excise tax cuts, and lower import tariffs on crude oil and refined products.—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for excise tax