Question:
The government placed a tax on the product so it could profit from sales.

it
Answer:
The government
Question:
The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the St. Louis Rams, but it was because they were tired from traveling to the game.

they
Answer:
Philadelphia Eagles
Question:
MIT accepted the students, because they decided that they were the best.

they
Answer:
MIT
Question:
Simon Cowell makes fun of Ryan Seacrest since he feels superior.

he
Answer:
Simon Cowell