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 You may recognize him from Family Matters. He's now in jail. Diane Keaton, Godfather and Annie Hall star, dies. Americans are living out their expat dreams in these countries. Trump's public plea to Bondi was reportedly meant to be private. See 1 more photo Report an error