Cigarette Taxes in North Carolina
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
North Carolina Cigarette Taxes in the News
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January 30, 2012
Pitt County Men Convicted In Cigarette Smuggling Ring - WITN.com -
January 28, 2012
Alleged cigarette smugglers indicted in Charlotte - The Charlotte Observer
Tax Facts
The excise tax on one pack of cigarettes in North Carolina is currently $0.45.
Take a closer look at the cigarette tax dollars being collected in North Carolina in FY2010.
| Excise Taxes | Sales Taxes | Tobacco Settlement Payments | Total Smoker Payments FY2010 | |
| State: Local: |
$249,604,191 $0 |
$149,528,000 $0 |
$164,400,000 | $563,532,191 |
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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.