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	Fuel tax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In most countries the fuel tax is not imposed on fuel which is not intended for transportation such as fuel used to power agricultural vehicles and home heating oil which is identical to diesel.
		While state fuel taxes had been around for more than a decade, the first federal gasoline tax in the United States was created on June 6, 1932 with the enactment of the Revenue Act of 1932 with a tax of 1 cent/gal (0.3¢/L).
		The U.S. federal gasoline tax as of 2005 was 18.4¢/gal (4.86¢/L), and the gasoline taxes in the various states range from 10 cents to 33 cents, with an average about 22 cents per U.S. gallon (5.8¢/L).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gasoline_tax (903 words)

	Optimum gasoline tax (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Tax on gasoline serves both purposes, i.e., to raise revenue for use on highways and to discourage its consumption to a certain degree in order to minimize its harmful effects on society.
		The negative health effects of gasoline was estimated to be about 57 cents per gallon, the cost of global warming about 29 cents, and the cost of traffic congestion about 57 cents; thus, the total cost of the negative externalities of gasoline was estimated to be about $1.43 per gallon.
		Since the amount of the gasoline tax is identical regardless of the income of a driver, the tax imposes a much higher burden on low-income people; and therefore, the tax burden is "regressive" rather than progressive, such as the income tax.
	econweb.tamu.edu /amayer/Eco323/gastax.htm (587 words)

	Encyclopedia: Gasoline tax (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		As a result, a gasoline tax will be more effective at raising revenue than most other sales taxes; however, it will also be more regressive.
		While state gas taxes had been around for more than a decade, the first federal gas tax in the United States was created on June 6, 1932 with the enactment of the Revenue Act of 1932 (1 cent per U.S. gallon sold).
		The U.S. federal gasoline tax as of 2003 was 18.4 cents a U.S. gallon (4.86 ¢/L), and the gasoline taxes in the various states range from 10 cents to 33 cents, averaging about 22 cents (6 cents per liter).
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Gasoline-tax (1157 words)

	Gasoline tax (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		While state gas taxes had been around more than a decade the first federal tax in the United States was created June 6 1932 with the enactment of the Revenue of 1932 (1 cent per gallon sold).
		The U.S. federal gasoline tax 2003 was 18.4 cents a gallon and gasoline taxes in the various states range 10 cents to 30 cents averaging about cents.
		In most countries the gasoline tax is imposed on fuel which is not intended transportation such as fuel used to power vehicles and home heating oil which is to diesel.
	www.freeglossary.com /Gas_tax (435 words)

	Gas Taxes
		The motor fuel tax rate for marine use is 5 cents/gallon; aviation gas is 4.7 cents/gallon; and jet fuel is 3.2 cents/gallon.
		Tax on gasoline is based on the amount of ethanol sold in the state.
		Also a spill tax of 0.3 cent per gallon is collected on gasoline and diesel and a petroleum testing fee of 0.05 cent per gallon is levied on gasoline.
	www.gaspricewatch.com /usgastaxes.asp (1301 words)

	Gasoline tax -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		As a result, a gasoline tax will be more effective at raising revenue than most other (A tax based on the cost of the item purchased and collected directly from the buyer) sales taxes; however, it will also be more (Click link for more info and facts about regressive) regressive.
		The first state tax was introduced in February 1919 in (A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific) Oregon.
		In most countries the gasoline tax is not imposed on fuel which is not intended for transportation such as fuel used to power agricultural vehicles and home heating oil which is identical to (An internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil) diesel.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/ga/gasoline_tax.htm (491 words)

	America's Debate -> Gasoline Tax
		By raising the tax on auto gas in the states the impact on the economy would be devastating and responsible people would have less children while irresponsible people would have more children and the result would be a government ran by the irresponsible ending in doom.
		Actually, such a tax should eventually result in a more larger and efficient domestic economy, as 'externalities' are corrected for, and more demands for American technology, and American workers operating wind and solar farms, or possibly 'clean' coal plants, algae farms, or even pebble bed nuclear reactors.
		Such a tax could also be made progressive by figuring out how much of a burden to the average family of consumers that would be, and relieving that burden with a combination of lowered income taxes and direct universal rebates.
	www.americasdebate.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=9431 (6140 words)

	CNLR 1120/96 - Gasoline Tax Regulations under the Gasoline Tax Act
		In determining the quantity of gasoline in respect of which the tax imposed by the Act shall be collected, a collector is authorized to make deductions in his or her monthly statement in respect of
		(2) Where tax-exempt gasoline is not available to a person under subsection (1) and he or she has been authorized by the minister to purchase other diesel grade gasoline, that person is eligible for a rebate of the tax paid under the Act in respect of that diesel grade gasoline.
		A person who visits the province as a genuine tourist shall pay the tax on the quantity of gasoline exceeding 100 litres contained in the fuel system of his or her motor vehicle at the time and point of entry into the province.
	www.hoa.gov.nl.ca /hoa/regulations/rc961120.htm (3819 words)

	Gasoline Tax Follies
		This proposal is a perfect illustration of why we need economic analysis to figure out the true "incidence" of taxes: the people who really pay for a tax increase, or benefit from a tax cut, are often not those who ostensibly fork over the cash.
		But anyway, the gasoline tax is dedicated revenue, used for maintaining and improving the nation's highways.
		I cannot believe that they think cutting gasoline taxes is a good economic policy in the face of an OPEC power play.
	partners.nytimes.com /library/opinion/krugman/031500krug.html (738 words)

	Federal Gasoline Tax New Sources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A gasoline tax (also known as a gas tax, petrol tax, fuel tax or fuel duty) is a gallon sold).
		And a federal gasoline excise tax is imposed on each gallon sold by a "producer," 26 U.S.C 1974), and a federal gasoline excise tax of four cents per gallon.
		Federal Tax of 18.4 cents per gallon is collected in all states in addition to any state or local taxes on gasoline.
	www.gasquestions.org /gas-four/federal_gasoline_tax.html (366 words)

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		Any would-be tax cutter faces a basic problem: Taxes are at a historical high as a percentage of national income, and the government is running a budget surplus, but cutting taxes somehow seems fiscally irresponsible.
		A gas tax is an indirect way of making people pay when their massive vehicles impose risk on others, which in turn makes them take account of this risk when choosing whether to buy some monster urban-assault vehicle or go with a sensible compact.
		A common fear about the gasoline tax is that it might fall disproportionately on the poor.
	post.economics.harvard.edu /faculty/mankiw/columns/may99.html (647 words)

	Delaware Department of Transportation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Tax will not be refunded on gasoline used from the supply tank of a licensed vehicle even though that fuel is used off-highway to operate a power take-off or a separate motor.
		On refund applications, persons claiming to have purchased gasoline at a retail station, when the vehicles are normally fueled from claimant's own bulk tank or when a bulk tank is available on claimant's premises, must present copies of invoice tickets or credit cards to substantiate such retail purchases.
		No gasoline tax refund will be made to any person who owes this Division tax or an assessment, for any reason, until payment is received.
	www.deldot.net /static/mfta/gasoline_refund_program.html (879 words)

	TRD - Gasoline Tax (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Gasoline tax is collected on gasoline, aviation fuel and propane.
		Essentially, the tax applies to all fuel which may be used to generate power by means of internal combustion.
		When gasoline is used by business, industry, institutions, farmers and commercial fishermen in equipment not required to be licensed under the Highway Traffic Act, a tax refund may be claimed.
	www.trd.fin.gov.on.ca /userfiles/HTML/cma_3_2089_1.html (154 words)

	Gasoline_tax
		As a result, a fuel tax will be more effective at raising revenue than most other sales taxes; however, it will also be more regressive.
		While state fuel taxes had been around for more than a decade, the first federal gasoline tax in the United States was created on June 6, 1932 with the enactment of the Revenue Act of 1932 (1 cent per U.S. gallon sold).
		The U.S. federal gasoline tax as of 2003 was 18.4 cents a U.S. gallon (4.86 ¢/L), and the gasoline taxes in the various states range from 10 cents to 33 cents, averaging about 22 cents (6 cents per litre).
	www.plasmatvwholesaler.com /search.php?title=Gasoline_tax (505 words)

	Activist Handbook 2000: Gasoline Tax
		Gasoline prices have risen 50 cents to 60 cents per gallon over the past six months, and in some areas costs more than $2.00 per gallon.
		In 1993, the Clinton-Gore administration proposed a new tax on energy known as the Btu tax.
		Congress rejected the tax, but in a press conference one year later Vice President Gore left no doubt that he would try to impose the Btu tax at a later date.
	www.cse.org /informed/issues_template.php?issue_id=121 (949 words)

	Gasoline tax (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Gasoline tax is a tax on the purchase of gasoline.
		This tax, commonly known as a motor fuel tax, is paid chiefly by road and highway users.
		In some cases, the rate depends on the number of axles on the vehicle in which the fuel is used.
	www.worldbook.com /features/taxes/html/gasoline.htm (121 words)

	July 25, 2002: Restructuring Taxes to Protect the Environment
		In 1999, the country increased taxes on gasoline, heating oils, and natural gas, and adopted a new tax on electricity.
		A general fuel tax, originally implemented in 1988 and modified in 1992, is now levied on fossil fuels; rates are based on both the carbon and the energy contents of the fuel.
		Finland's environmental taxes, like those in most countries, are far from uniform: the electricity tax is greater for households and the service sector than for industry.
	www.earth-policy.org /Updates/Update14.htm (1266 words)

	Read about Gasoline tax at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Gasoline tax and learn about Gasoline tax here! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A gasoline tax (also known as a gas tax, petrol tax, fuel tax or fuel duty) is a
		Washington, DC) introduced a gasoline tax, and by 1939 an average tax of 3.8¢ per U.S. gallon of fuel was levied by the individual States.
		as of 2003 was 18.4 cents a U.S. gallon (4.86 ¢/L), and the gasoline taxes in the various states range from 10 cents to 33 cents, averaging about 22 cents (6 cents per liter).
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Gasoline_tax (458 words)

	RSNL1990 CHAPTER G-1 - GASOLINE TAX ACT
		(c) on propane fuel grade of gasoline, a tax of $0.07 a litre.
		The liability of a person for the payment of a tax under this Act or the liability to remit the tax collected is not affected by the fact that a fine or penalty has been imposed on or paid by that person in respect of a contravention of this Act.
		For the purposes of distinguishing gasoline used or to be used for specified purposes, the minister may order a kind of gasoline to be marked in accordance with the regulations.
	www.hoa.gov.nl.ca /hoa/statutes/g01.htm (4942 words)

	Finance - Gasoline Tax
		Gasoline consumed in or by fishing, farming, logging, manufacturing and processing, transportation by boat, locomotives, generation of electricity and houshold fuels may be exempted from the tax.
		Persons exempted from the tax on gasoline may apply to the Department of Finance for a tax rebate.
		However, persons exempted from the tax on diesel purchases must apply to the Department prior to the purchase of exempt diesel for an exemption permit.
	www.fin.gov.nl.ca /fin/gastax.html (153 words)

	Comparing Illinois Gasoline Tax Rate
		Local taxes for gasoline and gasohol vary from 5.5 cents to 17 cents (average is 13.4¢).
		Tax rate is based on the average wholesale price and is adjusted quarterly.
		Tax rate is reduced by the percentage of ethanol used in blending (reported rate assumes the max.
	www.dekalbcounty-il.com /comparegasolinetax.htm (275 words)

	American Petroleum Institute - Current Fuel Taxes
		The nationwide average tax on gasoline is 44 cents per gallon as of November 2004.
		Taxes on motor diesel fuel average 50.1 cents per gallon.
		Federal and state taxes are shown to account for 21.2% of the pump price of gasoline and 22.7% of the pump price for diesel fuel.
	api-ec.api.org /industry/index.cfm?bitmask=001004003000000000 (182 words)

	History of the Gasoline Tax
		From 1932, when Congress first enacted an excise tax on gasoline, until 1956, the proceeds of the gas tax went into general revenues, although the amount raised each year was used as an informal benchmark for Federal highway spending.
		Highway Trust Fund revenues were first allocated to mass transit in the Surface Transportation Act of 1982, when Congress raised the gas tax from four cents per gallon to nine cents per gallon and dedicated one cent, or 20 percent, of the increase to the newly-established Mass Transit Account.
		Of the current gasoline tax of 18.3 cents per gallon, 2.86 cents per gallon is allocated to the Mass Transit Account.
	www.artba.org /economics_research/reports/gas_tax_history.htm (345 words)

	HoustonChronicle.com - Craddick seeking a way to increase gasoline tax
		The tax, last increased in 1991, is a major revenue-raiser for highways and the public schools, but the state hasn't cashed in on the high gasoline prices of recent years because tax revenue — which is based on quantity, not price — has been relatively flat.
		The tax is expected to raise almost $3 billion this year, with three-fourths of the revenue going to highways and one-fourth to education, as required by the state constitution.
		A $1 increase in the gasoline tax, the level cited by the Department of Transportation, was "not feasible," Walt said.
	www.chron.com /cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/3041963 (673 words)

	Truck and Barter: A Gasoline Tax Rebate
		Alternatively, the taxes can be returned to consumers on a uniform basis of car ownership as of a specific date, which eliminates the paperwork (since all the Feds have to do is consult the DMV databases of each state and territory), but this option ignores differences in gasoline consumption.
		In May, Nevada Democrats decided a gasoline tax rebate -- not a lowering of tax rates -- was an excellent way to return a surplus to the people.
		Tax Policy Blog linked to a story that New York is considering tax relief that would last through New Year's.
	truckandbarter.com /mt/archives/2005/09/a_gasoline_tax.html (654 words)

	Making Economic Sense
		The official arguments for the gas tax are general (helping to cut the deficit) as well as specific to this particular tax.
		On the glories of the gas tax per se, one common argument is that the tax would force the consumer to "conserve" more gasoline by purchasing less.
		The general argument for the gas tax is, of course, that it will cut the deficit; official estimates claim that a 50 cent a gallon tax rise will cut the deficit by $50 billion.
	www.mises.org /econsense/ch59.asp (1332 words)

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