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Update:

The Vermont Legislature has formally adjourned for 2011 and thanks in part to the actions of concerned citizens in Vermont, was only able to garner enough support to increase the state cigarette excise tax by $0.38/pack rather than the proposed $1.00/pack. Adult smokers are to be commended for their efforts and for speaking out in opposition against higher taxes that unfairly target adult smokers. Governor Shumlin also played a significant role with his steadfast opposition to higher tobacco taxes.

Effective 07/01/2011, the state cigarette excise tax in Vermont increases to $2.62/pack.

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Vermont Tobacco Revenue

State Excise Tax on Cigarettes: $2.24
State Excise Tax on Smokeless Tobacco: $1.66/oz
State Excise Tax on Little Cigars: $2.24/pack
State Excise Tax on Large Cigars: 92% Wholesale Price
Sales Tax on Cigarette Sales: $0.40

Vermont Revenue from Cigarettes

Excise Tax Collected (2009): $61,819,885
Master Settlement Agreement (MSA Payments 2009): $42,900,000
Cigarette Sales Tax Revenue (2009): $10,705,930
Total Revenue Collected (2009): $115,425,815

Source: Bill Orzechowski & Rob Walker, The Tax Burden on Tobacco, Historical Compilation Volume 44, 2009.

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