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by crc32 2369 days ago
This is called a "Pigouvian tax" or "externality tax" and a common example is a tax on fuel:

"In the United States, the federal gas tax was $0.183 per gallon in 2019... The revenue goes into the federal Highway Trust Fund to pay for roadway maintenance."

https://www.thebalance.com/pigouvian-tax-definition-and-exam...