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Cigarette Taxes in West Virginia

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.

West Virginia Cigarette Taxes in the News

  • January 17, 2012
    Back With The Tobacco Tax Increase - Al.com



    • Tax Facts

    The excise tax on one pack of cigarettes in West Virginia is currently $0.55.


    Take a closer look at the cigarette tax dollars being collected in West Virginia in FY2010.


    Excise Taxes Sales Taxes Tobacco Settlement Payments Total Smoker Payments FY2010
    State:
    Local:
    		 $113,101,478
    $0    		 $55,728,000
    $0    		 $66,500,000 $235,329,478

    West Virginia tobacco tax facts
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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.