Cigarette Taxes in Washington
Higher Taxes Affect You
ALERT: Right now, some politicians in Washington state want to increase the cigarette tax by as much as $1.00. That's an increase of more than 235 percent! Contact your legislators and tell them to say NO to higher taxes!
- Call your state representatives: 1.866.658.8337 (toll-free)
- Email your state representatives
Washington Cigarette Taxes in the News
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January 17, 2012
Sen. Rodney Tom proposes increasing cigarette tax by $1 - The Seattle Times
Tax Facts
The excise tax on one pack of cigarettes in Washington is currently $3.025.
Take a closer look at the cigarette tax dollars being collected in Washington in FY2010.
| Excise Taxes | Sales Taxes | Tobacco Settlement Payments | Total Smoker Payments FY2010 | |
| State: Local: |
$389,057,619 $0 |
$72,845,000 $0 |
$157,500,000 | $619,402,619 |
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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.
