Illinois 3X taxes on Juul, Elf Bar, ZYN products to fund more spending – Illinois Policy

Illinois 3X taxes on Juul, Elf Bar, ZYN products to fund more spending – Illinois Policy

Illinois state leaders just tripled the state excise tax on nicotine analog products, including vapes, nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes, from 15 percent to 45 percent of the wholesale price as part of their record $55.2 billion spending plan that started July 1. Over the past 15 years, lawmakers have raised or created more than 70 taxes and fees to support ever-growing spending.