Policymakers often support tax increases on tobacco products as a means of raising revenue or improving public health by encouraging smokers to quit. A handful of states passed cigarette tax hikes in the 2015 legislative session. Nevada lawmakers approved the single largest cigarette tax increase, raising the rate from 80 cents to $1.80 per pack.
The following map shows state cigarette tax rates current as of July 28, 2015. Connecticut's tax rate is set to increase to $3.65 per pack in October. Earlier proposals in the Pennsylvania and New Hampshire legislatures have also included cigarette tax increases, but the two states have yet to pass budgets.
Click a state to display its rate and ranking. Rates do not include local or federal taxes.