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What is called the tax that is levied on retail price of merchandise collected by retailer ?

Correct answer: A. Sales Tax

  • A. Sales Tax
  • B. General Tax
  • C. Local Tax
  • D. Gross Tax

Explanation

Sales tax is charged on the sale of goods and is collected from the customer by the retailer for payment to the government. The other labels are not standard names for this retail tax.

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