Colombian health organizations and advocates are calling on the Congress to pass Bill 308, which seeks to increase the consumption tax rate on cigarettes to 8,400 pesos over the next two years and introduce a new tax on electronic cigarettes equivalent to 35% of their final retail price. The bill, expected to be voted on in the coming weeks, aims to curb the recent uptick in the percentage of the population consuming tobacco and nicotine products and potentially prevent approximately 450,000 deaths in the country.
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In the 2025 South African Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a series of proposed excise duty increases on tobacco products and electronic nicotine and non-nicotine delivery systems, commonly known as “vaping” devices. These hikes, which exceed the anticipated inflation rate for the 2025/26 financial year, are set to significantly impact smokers and vapers across the country.
Read moreThe North Dakota House has once again voted down a bill that aimed to increase taxes on cigarettes and vaping products. Senate Bill 2281, which proposed a 25-cent tax hike on cigarettes and additional taxes on vaping products, was rejected by House lawmakers.
Read moreThe North Dakota Senate is currently considering a bill that would increase taxes on cigarettes and cigars by $0.25 and equalize the tax rate on vaping products to match other tobacco products. The additional revenue generated would be allocated to local health units and suicide prevention services.
Supporters of the bill, such as Sen. Kathy Hogan (D-Fargo), argue that raising tobacco taxes is an effective way to improve public health outcomes, particularly by deterring young people from vaping. However, opponents call the measure regressive and claim that it will drive responsible nicotine users to purchase products online, where there is less oversight on product quality and safety.
If passed, proponents note that North Dakota’s cigarette tax would still remain lower than those in neighboring states. The House previously voted down a similar proposal before the legislative crossover deadline.
The State Tax Service of Ukraine, in cooperation with law enforcement agencies, is intensifying efforts to combat the illegal turnover of tobacco products. This was announced by the head of the State Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko, during a meeting with representatives of the “Ukrtyutyun” association and international tobacco manufacturing companies.
Read moreThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) plans to align taxes on vape products and traditional cigarettes this year to increase revenue collection, according to BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. During the BIR Region 7B Tax Campaign Kickoff, Lumagui told reporters, “I think it will happen this year. There will be an improvement, and the drag down of excise taxes on tobacco and vape will not be that big.”
Read moreWashington state lawmakers are exploring the possibility of increasing taxes on cigarettes, cigars, and vapor products as part of their efforts to address a projected $6 billion budget gap. The House Finance Committee discussed legislation on Thursday that would raise taxes on various tobacco products, generating an estimated $23.1 million for the general fund in the next two-year budget.
Read moreThe Philippines House of Representatives has passed two critical bills aimed at addressing revenue losses and smuggling in the tobacco and vaping industries. House Bill 11360, which seeks to rationalize excise tax rates, and House Bill 11286, which mandates a track-and-trace system for tobacco products, both cleared their final readings with overwhelming support.
Read moreOn Friday(01/10/2025), Maine Governor Janet Mills unveiled her biennial budget proposal, which includes a significant increase in the state’s tobacco taxes to balance spending with revenue. The governor aims to raise the cigarette tax from its current rate of $2 per pack, which was last adjusted in 2005, to $3 per pack. Maine currently has the lowest cigarette tax, the highest adult smoking rate, and the second-highest youth smoking rate in New England, which Governor Mills cites as justification for the proposed tax hike.
Read morePoland is gearing up to increase excise taxes on tobacco products and electronic smoking devices over the next three years, following President Andrzej Duda’s approval of a bill passed by both houses of parliament. The move, which was initiated by the government in late July 2024, is part of a broader effort to curb smoking rates across the nation.
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