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Cigarette Taxes in West Virginia

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.



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 FY2007.


Excise Taxes Sales Taxes Tobacco Settlement Payments Total Smoker Payments FY2007
State:
Local:
$110,537,000
$0
$41,604,000
$0
$53,400,000 $205,541,000


Total Smoker Cigarette Payments

Average Cigarette Profits
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Per year: $205,541,000
Per day: $562,741
Per hour: $23,448
Per minute: $391
Per second: $6.51


Help prevent more state tobacco tax increases.
Call 1.866.658.8337 or email your state representative.