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$11.00/pack???
New York City smokers already pay the highest cigarette taxes in the nation, but a new state law will push those taxes even higher this summer.
The state legislature on Monday approved a bill adding an additional state tax of $1.60 to every pack sold, effective July 1. This bill, which was signed by Gov. David Paterson on Monday, will raise the state tax to $4.35 per pack. That makes the Empire State's tax on smokes the highest in the nation.
NewYork City smokers pay an additional municipal tax of $1.50 per pack, for a current total tax of $4.25 per pack. That's the highest state-local tax whammy in the country, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Chicago is the runner-up, at $3.66 per pack.
This new tax increase means that smokers in the city will pay $5.85 per pack in taxes. This drives the average local price up to nearly $11 per pack, according to some estimates.
New York City smokers already pay the highest cigarette taxes in the nation, but a new state law will push those taxes even higher this summer.
The state legislature on Monday approved a bill adding an additional state tax of $1.60 to every pack sold, effective July 1. This bill, which was signed by Gov. David Paterson on Monday, will raise the state tax to $4.35 per pack. That makes the Empire State's tax on smokes the highest in the nation.
NewYork City smokers pay an additional municipal tax of $1.50 per pack, for a current total tax of $4.25 per pack. That's the highest state-local tax whammy in the country, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Chicago is the runner-up, at $3.66 per pack.
This new tax increase means that smokers in the city will pay $5.85 per pack in taxes. This drives the average local price up to nearly $11 per pack, according to some estimates.
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Originally Posted by CTMechE,Jun 22 2010, 03:46 PM
I predict more smokers on welfare or defaulting on mortgages!
Well that could take this thread in a direction I'd rather it not go...Hey, I drove the S today, first time since the shoulder surgery. A bit sooner than last year since it was left side this time. Felt good. Ate my lunch by the water.
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Originally Posted by Lainey,Jun 22 2010, 03:55 PM
Well that could take this thread in a direction I'd rather it not go...Hey, I drove the S today, first time since the shoulder surgery. A bit sooner than last year since it was left side this time. Felt good. Ate my lunch by the water.
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Originally Posted by Lainey,Jun 22 2010, 02:55 PM
Well that could take this thread in a direction I'd rather it not go...Hey, I drove the S today, first time since the shoulder surgery. A bit sooner than last year since it was left side this time. Felt good. Ate my lunch by the water.
Congrats on driving
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Originally Posted by zzziippyyy,Jun 22 2010, 04:27 PM
Were you steering with one arm and smoking with the other
Congrats on driving
Congrats on driving
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Originally Posted by Lainey,Jun 22 2010, 03:29 PM
Nope, no smoking, or cell phone use, which is better than many out there.
I just had this jackass just about turn right into me at a stop sign today while he was chatting on his cell. Than the lil prick decides to give me the finger! Good thing he kept going or he would not have been going any wheres for a while.
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Originally Posted by Legal Bill,Jun 22 2010, 04:29 PM
Maybe the Jeep caused your shoulder problems!!!
Could be or carrying "babies in a bucket" grandkids in those portable car seat things...