Higher cigarette taxes mean lost sales & jobs for retailers while unjustly burdening adult tobacco consumers. To make a difference, it’s important to develop & maintain relationships with your legislators. Use the information here to get involved – you can make a difference!

 
Your state may push for higher taxes


With states experiencing massive budget deficits, scrambling for new revenue sources, cigarette tax increases are a real threat.


Retailers are still adjusting to unprecedented federal and state cigarette excise tax increases from 2009 & 2010. The message to legislators now should be: “No More Tobacco Taxes.”


Highlighted states on this map are considering cigarette tax increases. These are serious threats. Now is the time to contact your legislators and make your voice heard.
 

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Experience the power of building relationships
with your elected officials

Building a relationship with legislators and speaking out on the issues that impact your wallet or your business can and does make a difference. And being politically active is not nearly as difficult or time-consuming as you might think:


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  • Click the Act Now button to quickly identify and contact your legislators by email.
  • Call 1-866-658-8337 to be connected to their offices. This is a free call.
  • Click here for other easy ways to make your opinion known.

With 2012 being an election year, it's even more important for you to get to know and assist newly-elected lawmakers. Click here for more tips.


Only by being part of the political process can we make our voices heard. Thank you for all that you do and your continued support.

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For more information, review the Cigarette Tax & Payment Table, which details payments made by smokers.