Another reason to smoke cigars

jjirons69 · 06-22-2010, 12:03 PM

Read this on CNN. All I can say it WOW!!! For a carton of cigarettes you could get a box of Party Shorts.

Get ready for $11 a pack cigarettes

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- New York City smokers already pay the highest cigarette taxes in the nation, but a new state law will push those taxes even higher this summer.

The state legislature on Monday approved a bill adding an additional state tax of $1.60 to every pack sold, effective July 1. This bill, which was signed by Gov. David Paterson on Monday, will raise the state tax to $4.35 per pack.

New York City smokers pay an additional municipal tax of $1.50 per pack, for a current total tax of $4.25 per pack. That's the highest state-local tax whammy in the country, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Chicago is the runner-up, at $3.66 per pack.

This new tax increase means that smokers in the city will pay $5.85 per pack in taxes. This drives the average local price up to nearly $11 per pack, according to some estimates.

The tax hike is aimed at generating an additional $440 million in 2010-2011 tax revenue to support healthcare programs.

The bill also requires that taxes to be imposed on cigarettes sold at Indian reservations, including the Shinnecock Indian Nation, which was recently recognized by the federal government.

"We've had very preliminary talks with not only Gov. Paterson but the Spitzer administration, so we knew this was coming and we're following it closely," said Randy King, chairman of board of trustees for the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, where several stores sell tax-free cigarettes. "We're just going to take the information back to the tribe and see what direction we get on how to approach it."

PeteSB75 · 06-22-2010, 12:09 PM

A pack of cigarettes passed $10 about 3-4 years ago in NYC with the last tax hike. They are saying average price at 11, which means the major brands will be 12-13/pack now. Also gives them more reason to go after internet tobacco sales, unfortunately. If they are losing $6/pack in taxes, anyone who buys cartons online had best be on the level.

Lear31MX · 06-22-2010, 12:51 PM

Holy crap that is insane 12 or 13 dollors! how much does it even cost to make a pack of smokes, .50 cents. Glad I don't smoke cigarettes.

sikk50 · 06-22-2010, 03:21 PM

I have a retired Vietnam vet friend who quit smoking when SCHIP was passed because it was too expensive.

rizzle · 06-22-2010, 03:24 PM

Wow.

jmsremax · 06-22-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lear31MX

Holy crap that is insane 12 or 13 dollors! how much does it even cost to make a pack of smokes, .50 cents. Glad I don't smoke cigarettes.

BigFrank · 06-22-2010, 04:20 PM

Looks like im buying a Uhaul truck and making trips from the south to NYC...

06-22-2010, 12:03 PM	#1
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Another reason to smoke cigars Read this on CNN. All I can say it WOW!!! For a carton of cigarettes you could get a box of Party Shorts. Get ready for $11 a pack cigarettes NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- New York City smokers already pay the highest cigarette taxes in the nation, but a new state law will push those taxes even higher this summer. The state legislature on Monday approved a bill adding an additional state tax of $1.60 to every pack sold, effective July 1. This bill, which was signed by Gov. David Paterson on Monday, will raise the state tax to $4.35 per pack. New York City smokers pay an additional municipal tax of $1.50 per pack, for a current total tax of $4.25 per pack. That's the highest state-local tax whammy in the country, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Chicago is the runner-up, at $3.66 per pack. This new tax increase means that smokers in the city will pay $5.85 per pack in taxes. This drives the average local price up to nearly $11 per pack, according to some estimates. The tax hike is aimed at generating an additional $440 million in 2010-2011 tax revenue to support healthcare programs. The bill also requires that taxes to be imposed on cigarettes sold at Indian reservations, including the Shinnecock Indian Nation, which was recently recognized by the federal government. "We've had very preliminary talks with not only Gov. Paterson but the Spitzer administration, so we knew this was coming and we're following it closely," said Randy King, chairman of board of trustees for the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, where several stores sell tax-free cigarettes. "We're just going to take the information back to the tribe and see what direction we get on how to approach it." __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

06-22-2010, 12:09 PM	#2
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Another reason to smoke cigars A pack of cigarettes passed $10 about 3-4 years ago in NYC with the last tax hike. They are saying average price at 11, which means the major brands will be 12-13/pack now. Also gives them more reason to go after internet tobacco sales, unfortunately. If they are losing $6/pack in taxes, anyone who buys cartons online had best be on the level. __________________ Formerly Malik23

06-22-2010, 12:51 PM	#3
Lear31MX Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: Pacific Northwest L.C.D.H. Posts: 451 Trading: (8)	Re: Another reason to smoke cigars Holy crap that is insane 12 or 13 dollors! how much does it even cost to make a pack of smokes, .50 cents. Glad I don't smoke cigarettes. __________________ Being still and doing nothing are two very different things.

06-22-2010, 03:21 PM	#4
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Another reason to smoke cigars I have a retired Vietnam vet friend who quit smoking when SCHIP was passed because it was too expensive. __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

06-22-2010, 03:24 PM	#5
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Another reason to smoke cigars Wow.

06-22-2010, 04:20 PM	#7
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: Another reason to smoke cigars Looks like im buying a Uhaul truck and making trips from the south to NYC... __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "