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UPDATE: UT House and Senate Pass a 144% Tobacco Tax Increase

We recently shared with you Governor Herbert's public opposition and intent to veto any tax increases as a means of filling the state's budget gaps. This reportedly was to include tobacco taxes. However, the Governor appears to be waivering in his pledge to protect the Utah citizens and economy.

Utah Tobacco Revenue

State Excise Tax on Cigarettes: $0.695
State Excise Tax on Smokeless Tobacco: $0.75/oz
State Excise Tax on Little Cigars: 35% Manufacturer's Price
State Excise Tax on Large Cigars: 35%
Sales Tax on Cigarette Sales: $0.22

Utah Revenue from Cigarettes

Excise Tax Collected (2008): $57,540,080
Master Settlement Agreement (MSA Payments 2008): $42,100,000
Cigarette Sales Tax Revenues (2008): $15,309,593.90
Total Revenue Collected (2008): $114,949,673.90

Source: Bill Orzechowski & Rob Walker, The Tax Burden on Tobacco, Historical Compilation Volume 43, 2008.

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