what is the difference between excise duty and sales tax

Answer Posted / joseph majinge

Excise tax is based on quantity whereas sales tax is based
on value of goods and services being provided. In Tanzania
excise tax is levied on some items only such as luxury
goods and services which has externalities but sales tax is
levied on almost all goods

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