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GOVERNOR SIGNS BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASES!
On Tuesday, July 6th, Governor Rendell signed the first on-time budget in eight years. And thanks to the efforts adult tobacco consumers across the state, the budget did NOT include ANY tobacco tax increases, including a NEW tax on smokeless tobacco and cigars.
Thanks to those of you who have continued to voice your opposition, over the past several years, to taxes that target adult tobacco consumers. Your willingness to participate and communicate with your elected official played a large role in this year’s legislative success and demonstrates that individual involvement CAN make a difference! As a result the Pennsylvania tobacco excise tax rates remain unchanged.
We will continue to keep you informed of tobacco related issues that may affect you and hope that you continue to be involved and take action.
STAY INFORMED & STAY INVOLVED
Visit www.tobaccoissues.com/voter_resources.aspx for voter registration information and to obtain important dates for upcoming elections.
Thank you for your willingness to participate and make your voice heard.
Pennsylvania Tobacco Revenue
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State Excise Tax on Cigarettes: $1.60
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State Excise Tax on Smokeless Tobacco: $0.00
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State Excise Tax on Little Cigars: $1.60/pack
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State Excise Tax on Large Cigars: $0.00
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Sales Tax on Cigarette Sales: $0.33
Pennsylvania Revenue from Cigarettes
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Excise Tax Collected (2009): $995,499,720
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Master Settlement Agreement (MSA Payments 2009): $419,200,000
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Cigarette Sales Tax Revenues (2009): $208,568,252
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Total Revenue Collected (2009): $1,623,267,972
Source: Bill Orzechowski & Rob Walker, The Tax Burden on Tobacco, Historical Compilation Volume 44, 2009.
2010 Legislative Session: January 5 – December 31