Cigarette Taxes in Washington D.C.
Higher Taxes Affect You
Your local 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 representatives: 1.866.658.8337 (toll-free)
- Email your state representatives
Tax Facts
The excise tax on one pack of cigarettes in Washington D.C. is currently $2.50.
Take a closer look at the cigarette tax dollars being collected in Washington D.C. in FY2009.
| Excise Taxes | Sales Taxes | Tobacco Settlement Payments | Total Smoker Payments FY2009 | |
| State: Local: |
$32,916,000 $0 |
$6,396,850 $0 |
$47,600,000 | $86,912,850 |
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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.
