Revised Structure Replaces Sales Tax with Specific Excise Duties on Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, and Devices
The government of Bhutan has announced a significant revision to its taxation framework for tobacco and vaping products, which is set to take effect early next year. The new structure replaces the existing sales tax system with a combination of customs duties, goods and services tax (GST), and specific excise taxes.
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A bipartisan panel in the Georgia House of Representatives is exploring new measures to curb smoking and vaping, with a tax increase being the main proposal. The state’s current cigarette tax of 37 cents per pack is the second-lowest in the nation, far below the national average of $1.97.
Read moreIn Colombia, a persistent legislative battle is being waged over the taxation of tobacco and vaping products, a struggle that pits public health imperatives and the need for state revenue against the powerful, often behind-the-scenes, influence of the tobacco and nicotine industries. Representative Carolina Giraldo Botero has repeatedly tried to get Congress to approve her proposal to increase taxes on traditional tobacco – which haven’t been updated since 2016 – and to create a new excise tax for vapes and e-cigarettes, which currently pay no specific consumption tax. Each attempt has been shelved or rejected, often without reaching a substantive debate.
Read moreColombia’s Minister of Finance, Germán Ávila, has announced that the government’s new tax reform bill will include a special chapter to impose new taxes on tobacco, vapes, and other nicotine products. The proposal, part of a broader financing law, aims to address the “negative externalities” associated with these items and is expected to be presented to Congress in the coming days.
Read moreBritish American Tobacco (BAT) France has acknowledged the European Commission’s proposed revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED), welcoming the inclusion of tobacco-free nicotine pouches within the scope of European taxation for the first time. The company views this as a crucial institutional recognition of these products as alternatives for adult smokers seeking to move away from combustible tobacco.
Read moreNew excise tax regulations that took effect in Poland on August 1st have introduced what experts are calling an absurd “double taxation” on vaping products, a move they warn is already fueling a significant expansion of the illicit market. The legislation extends excise duty not only to e-liquids but also to reusable vaping devices and their replaceable cartridges – a policy unprecedented within the European Union.
Read morePortugal has publicly challenged the European Commission’s proposed revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED), joining a growing coalition of member states concerned about its far-reaching consequences. The Portuguese Ministry of Finance warns that the directive, which aims to harmonize taxes across the bloc, could fuel illicit trade, cause annual revenue losses of up to €1.5 billion, and undermine the fiscal autonomy of member states.
Read moreThe Dutch government is losing an estimated €2.6 billion in tax revenue as smokers increasingly purchase their cigarettes and rolling tobacco abroad, according to new research from WSPM commissioned by the tobacco industry association VSK. This trend follows a significant tax hike in 2024, which increased taxes by 24% on cigarettes and 45% on rolling tobacco.
Read moreVapers in the United Kingdom are facing a significant price hike on e-liquids, with a new government-imposed vape duty set to take effect in October 2026. The tax will add a flat rate of 22p for every milliliter of vape liquid, a move that will dramatically increase costs for consumers, particularly those who buy larger, more cost-effective bottles.
Read moreIndiana’s state cigarette tax revenue more than doubled in July, soaring by 112.7% compared to the same month last year, following a significant tax increase. Data from the State Budget Agency shows Indiana collected $40.2 million in cigarette taxes in July, up from $18.9 million in July 2024.
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