Total dollars adult smokers have paid
to government this year: *

as of 9:30:21 am
$4,306,999,323

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


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CIGARETTE TAX THREATS 2010


YOUR STATE MAY PUSH FOR HIGHER CIGARETTE TAXES THIS YEAR

With states experiencing massive budget deficits and scrambling to find new sources of revenue, cigarette tax increases are a real threat.


Act Now to make your voice heard.


Retailers are still adjusting to unprecedented federal and state cigarette excise tax increases just last year. The message to legislators now should be: “No More Tobacco Taxes.”


To the right is a list of states considering cigarette tax increases. These are serious threats. Now is the time to contact your legislators and make your voice heard.


YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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:


  • Click the Act Now button to quickly identify and contact your legislators by e-mail.
  • 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 2010 being an election year, there are additional ways for you to get to know and assist the candidates of your choice. Click here for more tips.


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