Illinois to start taxing nicotine pouches Tuesday under amended bill
June 27, 2025 by cspdailynews.com
Illinois to start taxing nicotine pouches Tuesday under amended bill
Illinois residents will face higher taxes on tobacco products starting July 1. The changes include nicotine pouches being taxed at 45% of the wholesale price and vapor products shifting from 36% to 45%. Moist snuff will also see an increase in taxes. The state budget bill includes these tax adjustments, aiming to generate more revenue. The American Lung Association supports the tax hike to reduce tobacco use. Indiana is also increasing its cigarette tax by $2 per pack, putting financial pressure on consumers. Retailers are concerned about tax compliance and hope for better enforcement rather than further tax increases.
19.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 52.1 million current smokers in United States 22.90% of men are current smokers but only 15.80% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
