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Taxes alone cannot control alcohol or tobacco

Jun 18, 2025 2 mins read
Taxes alone cannot control alcohol or tobacco

Alcohol, tobacco, carbonated drinks, and other non-essential or harmful products will become more expensive starting January 2026, with the National Assembly deciding to increase taxes on these items. If the National Council passes the Excise Tax Bill of Bhutan 2025 in its current form, about 170 items will be subject to higher taxes.

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