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Update

The Louisiana Legislature has formally adjourned for 2011 and, thanks in part to the actions of concerned citizens, failed to garner the votes needed to increase the state tobacco excise tax rates. As a result, Louisiana’s cigarette and tobacco excise tax rates remain unchanged.

Adult tobacco users and business owners across the state are to be commended for their efforts and for speaking out in opposition against higher taxes that unfairly target adult tobacco consumers. Governor Jindal also played a significant role with his steadfast opposition to higher tobacco taxes.

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Louisiana Tobacco Revenue

State Excise Tax on Cigarettes: $0.36
State Excise Tax on Smokeless Tobacco: 20%
State Excise Tax on Little Cigars: 8% - 20%
State Excise Tax on Large Cigars: 8% - 20%
Sales Tax on Cigarette Sales: $0.18

Louisiana Revenue from Cigarettes

Excise Tax Collected (2009): $131,009,400
Master Settlement Agreement (MSA Payments 2009): $175,500,000
Cigarette Sales Tax Revenue (2009): $59,129,688
Total Revenue Collected (2009): $365,639,088

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

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