FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — As many state laws will go into effect on July 1, one law will impact many smokers in Indiana.
The tax hike affects all tobacco products, including vapes, e-cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
$2 cigarette tax increase goes into effect July 1
Now, the tax on cigarettes will go from nearly $1 to around $3, a 200% increase.
This was included in the state’s 2025 budget, as they were facing a projected $2.4 billion shortfall. This is the first time in nearly 20 years that the tax has been changed, as it will now generate $400 million a year…