Which of the following is an example of an excise tax?

a. a tax on the wages that a firm pays its workers
b. a tax on tobacco
c. a tax on corporate profits
d. the portion of federal income taxes earmarked to pay for Social Security and Medicare

b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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