Connecticut: Tobacco Excise Taxes

Connecticut Cigarette and Tobacco Excise Taxes

In addition to (or instead of) traditional sales taxes, cigarettes and other tobacco products are subject to excise taxes on both the Connecticut and Federal levels. Excise taxes on tobacco are implemented by every state, as are excises on alcohol and motor fuels like gasoline.

• Other Connecticut Excise Taxes:
• Alcohol
• Tobacco
• Fuel

Current Connecticut Tobacco Excise Tax Rates

The primary excise taxes on tobacco in Connecticut are on cigarettes, though many states also have taxes on other tobacco products like cigars, snuff, or e-cigarettes. The tax on cigarettes is $3.40 per pack containing 20 cigarettes and a tax on all other tobacco products of 50% of wholesale selling price. There is also a tax of $1 per ounce of snuff.

Connecticut Cigarette Tax - $3.90 / pack

In Connecticut, cigarettes are subject to a state excise tax of $3.90 per pack of 20. Cigarettes are also subject to Connecticut sales tax of approximately $0.53 per pack, which adds up to a total tax per pack of $4.43.

The average cost of a pack of cigarettes in Connecticut is $8.91, which is the 4th highest in the United States.

Connecticut Other Tobacco Products Tax - 50% / Wholesale Price

In Connecticut, other tobacco products are subject to a state excise tax of 50% / wholesale price as well as federal excise taxes (listed below).

The tax on Snuff per ounce is $1.00

Connecticut Medical Marijuana Tax - 6.35%

Medical marijuana is legal in Connecticut, and is subject to state taxes. There are no federal excise taxes collected on marijuana, since it is still seen as illegal under Federal laws.

Currently, medical marijuana is subject to a Connecticut cannabis sales tax of 6.35%.

There is no state excise tax on medical marijuana paid by the consumer.

Connecticut Recreational Marijuana Tax - 0.00%

Recreational marijuana is legal in Connecticut, and is subject to state taxes. There are no federal excise taxes collected on marijuana, since it is still seen as illegal under Federal laws.

Currently, recreational marijuana is subject to a Connecticut cannabis sales tax of 0.00%.

There is no state excise tax on recreational marijuana paid by the consumer.

Payment of Connecticut Tobacco Excise Taxes

Payments of tobacco excise taxes are made by vendors, not by consumers, though the taxes will be passed on in the tobacco's retail price. Sales reports and payments are due on the 25th day of each month.

Federal Tobacco Excise Taxes

The price of all tobacco products sold in Connecticut also includes Federal Tobacco excise taxes, which are collected from the manufacturer by the Tobacco and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and generally passed on to the consumer in the product's price. Federal excise tax rates on tobacco products are as follows:

Cigars and Cigarettes

Other Tobacco Products

There are also federal excise taxes on cigarette rolling paper and cigarette tubes.