The tax a corporation pays on its profits, known as tax, is the fourth-largest source of federal revenue. 5. Gasoline and alcoholic beverages are subject to an tax, which is incorporated into the price and is the same for everyone. 6. tax is the tax on the transfer of property when a person dies. Fewer than 2 percent of estates pay any tax. 7. Customs are taxes applied to goods brought into the United States from countries. 8. User are charged for the use of a good or service, such as entrance to a park