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Cigarette Taxes in Illinois

Higher Taxes Affect You

State legislators can push for higher cigarette taxes at any time. That's why it's important for you to make your voice heard on this important issue by contacting your elected officials today.


Springfield businessmen on a proposed $1-per-pack tax increase -
Illinois Policy Institute


GOP's Matt Murphy on Cigarette Tax Illinois Statehouse News



Tax Facts

The excise tax on one pack of cigarettes in Illinois is currently $0.98.


Take a closer look at the cigarette tax dollars being collected in Illinois in FY2010.


Excise Taxes Sales Taxes Tobacco Settlement Payments Total Smoker Payments FY2010
State:
Local:
$558,323,640
$149,965,406
$200,513,000
$0
$293,800,000 $1,202,602,046

Illinois tobacco tax facts
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Source: Tax Burden on Tobacco, Historical Compilation, Vol 45, Orzechowski and Walker, Arlington, VA, 2010




Help prevent more state tobacco tax increases.
Call 1.866.658.8337 or email your state representative.