Vape tax confusion: Alabama cities face double taxation concerns before deadline

Vape tax confusion: Alabama cities face double taxation concerns before deadline

City officials across Alabama are rushing to meet a Wednesday deadline to implement a local tax on vape products, with action already taken Tuesday in Mobile and expected tonight in Tuscaloosa and Montgomery.

Mobile Council approves last-minute vape tax

Just under the deadline set by the Alabama Legislature in May, the Mobile City Council approved a new tax on vaping products to go into effect next year. City officials said the last-minute ordinance ensures Mobile gets every penny of…