fat tax
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Denmark experimented with a fat tax and it had similar underwhelming results.
From Salon • Sep. 18, 2023
One tactic that’s become particularly crucial is the conservation easement, which allows private property owners to dedicate a portion of their land to conservation without selling it—and take a fat tax break for their trouble.
From Slate • May 10, 2018
Producers seeking ever more evocative backdrops — and fat tax credits — have turned the region into a popular shooting spot.
From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2017
In 2011, Denmark brought in a "fat tax" on foods containing more than 2.3% saturated fat, but the inflated prices drove consumers over the border to Germany.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2015
That inclination has only been reinforced by the recent decision of Denmark, the most tax-tolerant nation on earth, to repeal its fat tax after barely a year.
From The Guardian • Feb. 19, 2013
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