Cigarette Taxes in Washington D.C.
Higher Taxes Affect You
State legislators can push for higher cigarette taxes at anytime. 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 elected officials: 1.866.658.8337 (toll-free)
- Email your elected officials
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 FY2007.
| Excise Taxes | Sales Taxes | Tobacco Settlement Payments | Total Smoker Payments FY2007 | |
| State: Local: |
$22,167,000 $0 |
$0 $0 |
$36,600,000 | $58,767,000 |
Total Smoker Cigarette Payments
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| Per year: | $58,767,000 |
| Per day: | $160,895 |
| Per hour: | $6,704 |
| Per minute: | $112 |
| Per second: | $1.86 |
Help prevent more state tobacco tax increases.
Call 1.877.857.8074 or email your state representative.
