Tobacco Taxes

High taxes on tobacco products are a proven way to reduce tobacco use especially among youth. The current federal cigarette tax is $1.01 per pack, and the current average state cigarette tax is $1.49 per pack. Two states, Illinois and Rhode Island increased their cigarette taxes in 2012.

• Factsheet on State Cigarette Taxes
• Map of State Cigarette Taxes by Range
• Map of State Cigarette Tax Rates
• State Cigarette Taxes by Amount and State
• Amount of Revenue Collected by States from Cigarette Taxes in FY2009 -
  (July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 for most states)
• See your State’s Tobacco Taxes
• See how your state measures up

Other Resources:

Looking for more information on state tobacco taxes? Check out this special report and/or series of factsheets from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

Looking for more information on federal tobacco taxes? Check out these factsheets from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

Questions?  Please contact us.