Democratic-led states raise vaping costs with excise taxes
Vape taxes drive up prices in Democratic-led states, with some adding nearly $18 See where tax rates differ and how shoppers may save by buying across state lines
A Fox News analysis says several Democraticled states have made vaping more expensive through excise taxes, with some jurisdictions adding close to $18 to the price of a product compared with lowertax states.
The article cites the Tax Foundation’s Adam Hoffer, who says vape taxes vary widely because states use different tax formulas, including wholesale price, retail price, or product volume. Minnesota and Washington are described as having the highest tax burden, while several states add only a small surcharge or do not levy a statewide vape tax at all.
The piece also notes that many states are using vaping taxes to offset declining cigarette tax revenue as smoking rates fall. According to the article, these tax differences can influence where consumers shop, including crossborder purchases in regions where lowertax states are nearby.