Pipe Smoker's Beware!

01-31-2010, 02:53 PM

A new bill has been introduced and is pending in Congress, H.R. 4439, that would amend federal law established by last year's S-CHIP expansion. The bill proposes raising the federal excise tax rate on Pipe Tobacco to be equal to the tax rate on roll-your-own Cigarette Tobacco.

The federal pipe tobacco tax is currently $2.8311 per pound, which represents a 158% increase from the pre-S-CHIP tax of $1.0969 per pound. The proposed bill would increase the tax on pipe tobacco to a whopping $24.78 per pound!

csbrewfisher · 01-31-2010, 02:56 PM

You'll have a chance to rectify this kind of reckless taxation 10 months from now!

DrDubzz · 01-31-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinsFanLarry

A new bill has been introduced and is pending in Congress, H.R. 4439, that would amend federal law established by last year's S-CHIP expansion. The bill proposes raising the federal excise tax rate on Pipe Tobacco to be equal to the tax rate on roll-your-own Cigarette Tobacco.

The federal pipe tobacco tax is currently $2.8311 per pound, which represents a 158% increase from the pre-S-CHIP tax of $1.0969 per pound. The proposed bill would increase the tax on pipe tobacco to a whopping $24.78 per pound!

thanks for the heads up, we're all over it

Professor Mike · 02-02-2010, 10:31 AM

The Liberal Tax and Spend folks in Washington fell extremely short of their projected funds from the SCHIP's tax. So now its you and I that their after.
I have a strong feeling that the Liberals are in for a rude awakening November 2010. I've contacted my senator and reps. I put it this way."if you want my vote,vote NO on HB4439" I think they got the message.

Prof. Mike

rhmalone · 02-10-2010, 10:04 PM

It's sad really... enjoying a good smoke is to be relaxing, not frustrating, and this crap makes it frustrating.

Curly Cut · 02-11-2010, 08:06 AM

although i've got a "fiscally conservative ex-CPA" for my House Rep, I got a pre-made answer to my email. I will be giving her office a call whenever this thing moves out of committee.

775% tax on anything is bullsh*t.
imagine 775% tax per pound on milk?? it costs $3+ a gallon. 1 gallon weighs 8 lbs. a damn gallon of milk would cost a ton of money....

01-31-2010, 02:53 PM	#1
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Pipe Smoker's Beware! A new bill has been introduced and is pending in Congress, H.R. 4439, that would amend federal law established by last year's S-CHIP expansion. The bill proposes raising the federal excise tax rate on Pipe Tobacco to be equal to the tax rate on roll-your-own Cigarette Tobacco. The federal pipe tobacco tax is currently $2.8311 per pound, which represents a 158% increase from the pre-S-CHIP tax of $1.0969 per pound. The proposed bill would increase the tax on pipe tobacco to a whopping $24.78 per pound!

01-31-2010, 02:56 PM	#2
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Pipe Smoker's Beware! You'll have a chance to rectify this kind of reckless taxation 10 months from now! __________________ http://www.facebook.com/csbrewfisher

02-02-2010, 10:31 AM	#4
Professor Mike Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Springdale ,Arkansas Posts: 106 Trading: (2)	Re: Pipe Smoker's Beware! The Liberal Tax and Spend folks in Washington fell extremely short of their projected funds from the SCHIP's tax. So now its you and I that their after. I have a strong feeling that the Liberals are in for a rude awakening November 2010. I've contacted my senator and reps. I put it this way."if you want my vote,vote NO on HB4439" I think they got the message. Prof. Mike __________________ Nobody Dies A Virgin,Life Screws Us All !!!

02-10-2010, 10:04 PM	#5
rhmalone Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: R. Harrison Location: Indiana Posts: 208 Trading: (5)	Re: Pipe Smoker's Beware! It's sad really... enjoying a good smoke is to be relaxing, not frustrating, and this crap makes it frustrating. __________________ R. Harrison Malone The Ring Gauge Review

02-11-2010, 08:06 AM	#6
Curly Cut Not Scary Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 669 Trading: (9)	Re: Pipe Smoker's Beware! although i've got a "fiscally conservative ex-CPA" for my House Rep, I got a pre-made answer to my email. I will be giving her office a call whenever this thing moves out of committee. 775% tax on anything is bullsht. imagine 775% tax per pound on milk?? it costs $3+ a gallon. 1 gallon weighs 8 lbs. a damn gallon of milk would cost a ton of money.... __________________ To be 2nd guessed, You have to be the 1st guesser.*