[Steve Newton]

I wonder how many tax dollars are raised from smokers?

[cripplecreek]

I wonder how many tax dollars are raised from smokers?

A lot. In 2009 the tax on loose cigarette tobacco went up by 2300%. I have to wonder what other products could face that kind of tax hike with barely a whimper?

I don't think you can touch a pack of cigarettes these days for less than $6 or $7 (some states far more) and its mostly tax.

[JRandomFreeper]

I wonder how many tax dollars are raised from smokers?

Not too many from me. I don't buy the nasty commercial product.

But I can look up and slightly to the left at the sun-shelf where 3 flats of tobacco seeds are recently started and expected to be planted after the last frost. ;)

I will not submit. Tobacco is a plant that can grow almost anywhere.

/johnny

[jurroppi1]

To the best of my recollection the tax revenues from smokers far outweighs any drag they have on the system from their “unhealthy choice”. Last I heard it was at least double what the supposed health costs are...

[Mears]

Millions.

http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/taxfacts/displayafact.cfm?Docid=403