Total dollars smokers have paid to
the U.S. 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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increases in your state
Tell your state government representative to oppose tobacco tax increases:
- Email your state representatives
- Call 1.866.658.8337 to be connected now
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How much tobacco tax do you pay?
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FDA Regulation of Tobacco Approved
The U.S. Senate and House have approved legislation giving the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. President Barack Obama supports the legislation.
FDA regulation of the tobacco industry has been proposed and debated for more than a decade.
"We are in a much better position to address a new regulatory environment today, than when this legislation was originally proposed," says Tommy Payne, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for Reynolds American. "The RAI companies have taken numerous steps to prepare for potential new regulation, to ensure they can continue to successfully compete in the marketplace while complying with new requirements."
The regulatory provisions of the FDA legislation will take effect in phases over the next few years.
We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who took the time and effort to contact members of Congress to oppose this legislation.
Proposed State Taxes Increases
Right now, there are proposals to increase state tobacco taxes.
in the following states:
* Based on the 2007 rates of payment for state, local and federal cigarette excise taxes and settlement agreement.