Price Is Going Up For Cigarette Smokers, Tax Increase by $1 on September 1st
Written by Tariq on August 28, 2023
A big change is on the way for the cigarette market in New York State. Starting on September 1, the tax rate on cigarettes will increase by $1 per pack. The Hochul administration is hoping raising the cigarette tax would prevent more youth from taking up the habit. For resources on how you can receive help, if you are trying to quit smoking, visit lung.org or 1-866-NYQUITS.
Source: Rochester First
