US | taxes 10 Taxes That Sneak Up on You Sometimes the government can get downright clever when it comes to taking your hard-earned money. By Sophie Goldstein Posted Sep 1, 2007 4:01 AM CDT Copied About 15% of current gas prices goes to "fuel" the hidden Fuel Tax. (Shutterstock.com) See 1 more photo You don't have to be a fool to part with your money. Forbes gives you the 10 hidden taxes that cost you the most. Gasoline tax Cigarette tax Sugar "tax" Payroll tax Alternative minimum tax Gambling "phantom winnings" tax Social security tax Employer-provided life insurance tax Airline ticket sales Personal exemption "tax" Read These Next Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. Colorado wants to give 'peace of mind' on Hunter S. Thompson. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. President asks nation's top generals to loosen up. See 1 more photo Report an error