fat tax

noun

1. informal.
   a tax levied in the form of higher duties or VAT on foods with a high fat content

Example Sentences

Denmark experimented with a fat tax and it had similar underwhelming results.

From Salon

House Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee could not find a way, in their menu of tax increase options, to eliminate a loophole that gives private equity and hedge fund managers a fat tax break, and which President Obama, Trump, and Biden have all called to get rid of.

From Slate

She accuses him of undermining labor unions, backing “a big fat tax cut” for the wealthy and cozying up to pharmaceutical companies while people struggle to afford prescription drugs.

From Seattle Times

She accuses him of undermining labor unions, backing “a big fat tax cut” for the wealthy and cozying up to pharmaceutical companies while people struggle to afford prescription drugs.

From Washington Times

There is no additional charge for the larger-size garments or what is called the “fat tax.”

From New York Times