Which of the following is not one of the new taxes imposed under the PPACA?

A. 2.9 percent excise tax on medical devices.
B. 10 percent tax on indoor tanning.
C. 3.8 percent tax on "junk food."
D. 40 percent tax on employers providing insurance to employees in excess of $10,200 per
year for individuals or $27,500 per year for families.


Answer: C

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