Kulutusverot
Kulutusverot, or consumption taxes, are taxes levied on goods and services at the point of final consumption. They are designed to raise government revenue and influence consumer behavior by affecting the price of purchases. The category typically includes value-added tax (VAT) and excise taxes on specific goods such as alcohol, tobacco, and energy. In some jurisdictions, environmental taxes or carbon taxes are also treated as part of consumption taxation due to their impact on everyday consumption choices.
How they work: VAT is a broad-based tax collected on most goods and services. Businesses charge VAT
Economic and policy aspects: Consumption taxes provide a stable revenue stream and can influence price signals
Context: In Finland, kulutusverot refers to consumption taxes primarily consisting of value-added tax and excise taxes,