transit tax
taxation
Also known as: transit duty
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A transit tax, also known as a transit duty, is a tax imposed on goods as they pass through a particular area or jurisdiction. This type of taxation is distinct from user fees or taxes levied on the use or possession of a commodity, such as a use tax, which often funds the maintenance and regulation of services like highways or airports. Mass transit systems, on the other hand, are typically funded through passenger fares and government subsidies, rather than transit taxes on goods.1234
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