Tariffs: How Exactly Do They Work?

Tariffs: How Exactly Do They Work?

Tariffs are a source of revenue, and they operate as a tax on goods. The administration of tariffs, however, is much more involved than a tax, and its complexities underscore how tariffs are not a simple solution to trade or budget deficits. In this article you'll learn about basic tariff principles, tariff administration, creative workarounds and more.

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Tariffs: How Exactly Do They Work?~/Portals/0/PackFlashItemImages/WebReady/Tariffs - cargo ship.jpghttps://www.cbiz.com/Portals/0/liquidImages/WebReady/Tariffs - cargo ship.jpgTariffs are a source of revenue, and they operate as a tax on goods. The administration of tariffs, however, is much more involved than a tax, and its complexities underscore how tariffs are not a simple solution to trade or budget deficits. In this article you'll learn about basic tariff principles, tariff administration, creative workarounds and more....2019-09-19T22:18:05-05:00

Tariffs are a source of revenue, and they operate as a tax on goods. The administration of tariffs, however, is much more involved than a tax, and its complexities underscore how tariffs are not a simple solution to trade or budget deficits. In this article you'll learn about basic tariff principles, tariff administration, creative workarounds and more.