Cigar excise tax broken down state by state

[replicant_argent]

and I am reminded yet again why I primarily use that thar' "intrawebs" thang. The nannies try to strangle the tobacco users so they can make the huge revenues, and the people simply bypass their confiscatory taxation. I thought it was 75% instead of 70% here, but in either case, regrettable, for the culture, small business, and the individual here.

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

and I am reminded yet again why I primarily use that thar' "intrawebs" thang. The nannies try to strangle the tobacco users so they can make the huge revenues, and the people simply bypass their confiscatory taxation. I thought it was 75% instead of 70% here, but in either case, regrettable, for the culture, small business, and the individual here.

Every time this thread gets bumped, I die a little inside.

[cmitch]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Every time this thread gets bumped, I die a little inside.

What is strange is that cigarette smoking is more directly linked to major illnesses such as bronchitis and lung cancer than cigars are. Yet, cigars take the brunt end of taxation. I've known a lot of cigar smokers in my circle of family and friends. NONE of them had died of a 'tobacco' related illness. I'm not burying my head in the sand but facts speak for themselves. But all tobacco deaths are lumped together. Painting with the wide brush, including cigars as one of the many evils, even though cigarettes are nothing but chemically infused tobacco paper.

I just bought a box of My Father LE 2010's in Nashville last week. The LOCAL tax was 1.00 per cigar. The total tax on the box was $29.00.