As the name implies, sin taxes are taxes to discourage use. Tobacco smoking, for instance, likely saves tax payers money because: 1) Smokers pay more in taxes

As the name implies, sin taxes are taxes to discourage use. Tobacco smoking, for instance, likely saves tax payers money because: 1) Smokers pay more in taxes through tobacco purchases. 2) Smokers die way earlier, so there are less social security payments and fewer medical expenses.