a tax based on something's quantity. Compare with ad valorem tax, which is a tax on something's value. Alcohol, cigarette, and gas taxes are typically unit taxes because they are typically based on the amount purchased, not the purchase price. By contrast, sales, income, and property taxes are ad valorem taxes.
Series 7: Unit Tax
Taken from our Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam
Definition of the term Unit Tax...
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