California’s Cigar Tax Rate Decreasing This Summer

[JohnS]

A brief article stating that the tax rate on cigars in California is going down this year. It's minimal, and I doubt it would make much difference to the greater majority of our members, but what the heck...it's a small 'win', isn't it?

California’s Cigar Tax Rate Decreasing This Summer

May 10, 2026 - Patrick Lagreid

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration has announced its annual adjustment to the cigar tax rate, and it’s a bit of good news for cigar smokers.

On July 1, the rate will drop from 54.27 percent of the wholesale cost to 51.08 percent, a change that will save consumers at least a little bit of money.

Full article: https://halfwheel.com/californias-cigar-tax-rate-decreasing-this-summer/470961/

[BrightonCorgi]

I doubt stores are going to re SKU their inventory.  

[JohnS]

Yes, it could well be the case.