How "sin" taxes hike the cost of Christmas

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As we attempt to make our cash stretch further this Christmas, we've got the taxman to thank for hiking the cost of our festive fun.

So-called "sin" taxes are hitting our cash-strapped pockets as the government rakes in revenue from fuel, booze and cigarettes. So just how much is going to the taxman?

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