Cigarette Tax Increases

Illinois Plans Cigarette Tax Increase

Chicago Public Radio | Posted 02.13.2009 | Chicago


At a time when the state is struggling with a major budget crisis, state lawmakers may turn to smokers to raise money. The plan calls for a one dolla...

Higher Cigarette Taxes Lure Buyers To Black Market

AP | DAVID B. CARUSO | Posted 04.18.2008 | Business


NEW YORK — The big cigarette tax increases that many states are instituting to balance their out-of-whack budgets are raising fears that the tre...