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Africa’s most populous nation has introduced a 4% surtax - on top of standard import duties - for vehicles with engine sizes of 4,000 cubic centimeters and above, and 2% on those between 2,000 and 3,999 cc, according to an April 1 memo confirmed by Finance Minister Wale Edun to Bloomberg Wednesday.—
Ruth Olurounbi,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026 -
This surtax has brought in more money every year since 2023, more than $6 billion in total.—
Senator Ed Markey,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Porsche is not having the best time of things after betting too heavily on EVs, which looks even worse in the vital US market thanks to Trump’s tariffs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The factors that have helped consumers keep their heads above water in the face of tariff price rises and oil inflation, to name a few—such as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and tax refunds—aren’t frequent boosts to spending.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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California has the highest personal income tax rates in the nation, and even the rates that hit middle-income earners are among some of the highest.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Support for the proposal is widespread, despite fears of losing much of the budget the wealthy already fund by pushing them out of state, and of BWT eventually expanding to everyone (as income tax did).—
Robertas Bakula,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Superfund excise taxes have financed hazardous waste cleanup.—
Nicolas S. Rohatyn,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The government approved a range of measures two weeks ago to cut fuel prices, including a temporary reduction in excise taxes on motor fuels, expansion of a rebate for truckers and bus operators that use diesel fuel, and extension of a program that helps low-income people with their heating costs.—
Brian Melley,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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For-profit North Carolina companies have been sidestepping property tax payments through a loophole that continues to grow in popularity, chipping away at the tax base for local governments like Mecklenburg County.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Because New York's antiquated property tax system dramatically undervalues co-ops and condos, experts said the city will have to come up with a new system for valuing high-end second homes.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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European jet fuel prices have roughly doubled, and airfares are up 24% year-on-year; Lufthansa canceled 20,000 short-haul flights, other European carriers have announced similar measures, and Air France-KLM introduced a €100 surcharge on long-haul flights.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The workers were charged a 2% surcharge to cash those checks, which went to Loloee’s pocket.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Supertax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supertax. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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