What will the prices be for tobacco products on April 1, 2009? Is the government adding more taxes to the cigarette prices and what will they be nationwide? Best Answer - Chosen by Asker The Federal tobacco tax rises 62 cents per pack (to $1.01) on March 31st.
State and local tobacco taxes range from a low of 17 cents per pack in MO to $4.25 per pack in NYC.
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