Cigarette Taxes in New York
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.
- Call your state representatives: 1.866.658.8337 (toll-free)
- Email your state representatives
New York Cigarette Taxes in the News
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January 12, 2012
Cigarette Tax Revenues Just Ain't What They Used To Be - Gothamist -
January 11, 2012
Extra NY tax revenue all smoke and furors - New York Post -
April 4, 2011
On Manhattan Streets, Loosie Men Sell Illegal Smokes - New York Times - The New York Times
Tax Facts
The excise tax on one pack of cigarettes in New York is currently $4.35.
Take a closer look at the cigarette tax dollars being collected in New York in FY2010.
| Excise Taxes | Sales Taxes | Tobacco Settlement Payments | Total Smoker Payments FY2010 | |
| State: Local: |
$1,299,942,364 $175,288,500 |
$143,759,000 $0 |
$764,600,000 | $2,383,589,864 |
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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.
