Why am I hoarding cigars, well here is one reason.
States, Cities and the Fuk'n Feds are all broke and this will be coming to a state near you soon. PA and other states are losing 10's if not $100's of Millions on the oil bust and they are going to be looking for new $ very soon.
From Half Wheel:
New Mexico to Consider Tobacco Tax Increase
A bill pre-filed with the New Mexico State Senate is seeking to more than double the taxes on premium cigars and other tobacco taxes in an attempt to close budget shortfalls and improve the health of residents. Included in Senate Bill 77, written by Sen. Howie Morales, D-Silver City, is an increase in the tax on cigars and other tobacco products from 25 percent to 66 percent of their value.
West Virginia Governor Proposes Tobacco Tax Increase
As part of a proposal to close the state’s deficit, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin is proposing an across the board tax increase on tobacco products, including cigars. In the proposal released on Wednesday, Tomblin called for an increase in the tax on other tobacco products such as cigars from seven to 12 percent of the wholesale price