Cigarette Taxes in Washington
Higher Taxes Affect You
ALERT: Right now, politicians in Washington want to increase the cigarette tax by up to $1.00 per pack. That would bring the state’s tax up to an incredible $3.00 per pack. Now is the time to take action. Contact your elected officials today and make your voice heard:
- 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 is currently $2.025.
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: |
$418,814,000 $0 |
$72,707,000 $0 |
$123,700,000 | $615,221,000 |
Total Smoker Cigarette Payments
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| Per year: | $615,221,000 |
| Per day: | $1,684,383 |
| Per hour: | $70,183 |
| Per minute: | $1,170 |
| Per second: | $19.50 |
Help prevent more state tobacco tax increases.
Call 1.866.658.8337 or email your state representative.