Cigarette Taxes in Pennsylvania
Higher Taxes Affect You
Pennsylvania has completed its 2010 legislative session without increasing cigarette excise taxes. Thanks to tobacco retailers, wholesalers and concerned citizens — you made a big difference! Despite the session’s end, it is important to stay engaged and in contact with your legislators letting them know you are opposed to higher taxes.
- Call your state representatives: 1.866.658.8337 (toll-free)
- Email your state representatives
Tax Facts
The excise tax on one pack of cigarettes in Pennsylvania is currently $1.60.
Take a closer look at the cigarette tax dollars being collected in Pennsylvania in FY2009.
| Excise Taxes | Sales Taxes | Tobacco Settlement Payments | Total Smoker Payments FY2009 | |
| State: Local: |
$984,148,000 $0 |
$208,568,252 $0 |
$419,200,000 | $1,611,916,252 |
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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.