Blues Man
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It's a distinction without a difference as the gasoline taxes are earmarked for road maintenance.I road use tax would be based on mileage.
Gas Taxes are not a road use tax they are a consumption tax based on gallons purchased. Doesn't matter if that gallon of gas will drive the vehicle 15 miles or 40. Gas taxes are based on the consumption of gas.
Now true, the intent of the tax is to finance roads, no disagreement there. But the method of collection is consumption.
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And technically gas taxes are excise taxes.