Tax Policy Center

Fiscal Facts

October 11, 2021
In the last 20 years, the median state cigarette tax rate more than tripled from $0.51 to $1.78 (in 2021 dollars). However, state cigarette taxes still vary significantly—from $0.17 in Missouri to $4.50 in DC.
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In the last 20 years, the median state cigarette tax rate more than tripled from $0.51 to $1.78 (in 2021 dollars). However, state cigarette taxes still vary significantly—from $0.17 in Missouri to $4.50 in DC.
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