

The Consumer Choice Center has been quoted more than 80 times across 12+ countries on the issue of sin taxes. We continue to advocate for policies that protect consumer choice and defend people’s right to decide for themselves.

Sin taxes place a greater financial burden on lower-income households, as they spend a larger share of their income on everyday goods. Taxes on products like sugary drinks, alcohol, or tobacco therefore take up a bigger portion of their budgets, while doing little to meaningfully change consumer behavior.

Sin taxes are taxes imposed on products that governments consider harmful, such as tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks. They are often presented as a way to discourage unhealthy behavior and support public health spending.

















