by PCA | Oct 28, 2021 | Federal News, Regulations, State News
Tobacco Tax Equity has been a top priority by anti-tobacco activists seeking to price informed adult consumers out of the market. Under the false premise that all tobacco products are interchangeable and equally hazardous to health, it would have fundamentally...
by PCA | Oct 9, 2021 | Advocacy, Federal News, State News
On October 6, 2021, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) held a virtual International Policy Summit, hosted in collaboration with Light ‘em Up Lounge. This Inaugural Summit brought together leaders from around the globe to discuss key topics for the premium...
by PCA | Sep 23, 2021 | Federal News, Resources
There are several key takeaways from the proposed tax increase being circulated in Congress for PCA retail members. Going from $0.40 per stick to a ‘per pound’ tax would change a lot. The proposed tax would be $49.56 per pound. Example: if a cigar has...
by PCA | Aug 2, 2021 | Advocacy, Federal News, Resources
Traditionally, the U.S. Congress will adjourn from the beginning of August to Labor Day to for what is commonly known as “August Recess”. However, this year it will be anything but a “recess” with ongoing discussion on the federal budget and infrastructure package....
by PCA | Jun 22, 2021 | Federal News, Regulations, Resources, State News
Federal Tax – Large Cigar/Small Cigar/Pipe Tobacco Excise Tobacco excise is a significant source of revenue for the Federal Government, but more often it is used as a means to manipulate consumer choice by raising the price of tobacco. This has been an open...
by PCA | Dec 21, 2020 | Federal News, Press Releases
The House of Representatives and Senate reached a compromise that will be voted on later today. The 5,000-page bill includes several key provisions that were supported by the Premium Cigar Association and measures that will aid both retailers and manufacturers in...
