Cigarette Taxes in Ohio
Higher Taxes Affect You
ALERT:Right now, some politicians in Ohio want to increase the cigarette tax by as much as 75 cents per pack. That’s an increase of 60 percent! Now is the time to take action. Contact your elected officials today and make your voice heard:
- Call your elected officials 1.866.658.8337 1.866.658.8337 (toll-free)
- Email your elected officials
Tax Facts
The excise tax on one pack of cigarettes in Ohio is currently $1.25.
Take a closer look at the cigarette tax dollars being collected in Ohio in FY2009.
| Excise Taxes | Sales Taxes | Tobacco Settlement Payments | Total Smoker Payments FY2009 | |
| State: Local: |
$872,252,000 $21,644,404 |
$185,842,712 $0 |
$366,900,000 | $1,446,639,116 |
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Source: Tax Burden on Tobacco, Historical Compilation, Vol 44, Orzechowski and Walker, Arlington, VA, 2009
Help prevent more state tobacco tax increases.
Call 1.866.658.8337 or email your state representative.