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Idaho taxes cigarettes at 57 cents per pack.

Idaho taxes cigarettes at 57 cents per pack.  That’s the eighth lowest rate in the country.  During the 2012 legislative session, as in other past sessions, some lawmakers and interest groups attempted to raise the tax.  The plan never made it out of committee.

During the 2012 session, the American Cancer Society and about 25 other groups, wanted to raise Idaho’s cigarette tax by $1.25 per pack.  Bringing the total tax to $1.82 per pack.

Democrats and some Republicans voiced support for the measure, including House Revenue and Taxation Chairman Rep. Dennis Lake (R-Blackfoot).  During the initial bill reading where lawmakers made the decision to not allow a full hearing, Lake said he’s long been a support of this. 

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