If the demand curve is very inelastic and the supply curve is very elastic in a market, then the sellers will bear a greater burden of a tax imposed on the market, even if the tax is imposed on the buyers.

Inelastic Demand

A situation where the demand for a product does not significantly change with a change in price.

Elastic Supply

A situation where the supply of a good changes significantly when its price changes.

Tax Burden

The measure of the impact of taxation on an individual's or entity's income, assets, or purchasing power.