I finally got the paperwork details on the new federal tobacco taxes, and we are implementing price changes on the affected items as I write. As usual, the government made things about as hard to understand as they could. Folks that buy the “tins” of all but the very smallest cigarillos are going to be hit hard. Many of these cigars weigh more than 3 lbs per thousand, and are thus classified as LARGE cigars. What a joke! Don’t be surprised to see the retail price almost double! I’m sure many stores are considering no longer carrying the “roll-your-own” cigarette tobaccos, which saw a 2000% increase in taxation. I think the reason they are getting all the fast food chains in line with required statements of calories, fat content, etc… is so they can put a junk food tax on things like hamburgers and fries. I wonder how folks would like it if their $1.79 fries suddenly cost $3.29?
Ty – Manager Woody’s Smokes & Brews
