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Stop Unfair Tax Increases in DC

DC Councilmembers want to increase the cigarette excise tax on ALL tobacco products. If passed, the city council’s proposal would hike the tax on cigarettes from $2.50 per pack to as much as $4.50 per pack. And there will be a similar increase on all other tobacco products.

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Letter 1

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As you know, the DC City Council wants to raise taxes on all the tobacco products I sell. They want to increase the cigarette excise tax by $2.00 per pack and similar increases on all other tobacco products.  If passed, the proposal would hike the excise tax on cigarettes from $2.50 per pack to as much as $4.50 per pack.

I pay taxes, create jobs, and support the local economy. I cannot accept excessive tobacco tax increases that will hurt my business.

My adult customers already pay their fair share in tobacco taxes. These proposed tax increases will hurt my business and threaten DC jobs! These unfair and unnecessary tax increases will drive many adult customers to make their purchases elsewhere -- taking their money from our local businesses and communities to Maryland and Virginia where taxes are lower.

I encourage you to oppose this misguided proposal aimed at hardworking Washingtonians.  As a constituent of your district, I know first-hand the impact the proposal will have on residents in our local community.  In fact, the last time DC raised taxes on cigarettes, revenue from that cigarette tax declined by more than 25% and fell more than $10 million short of its projected outcome.

I urge you to please put the needs of your constituents first. I will remember how you handle this issue when I vote.  Thank you for your consideration.

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Stop Unfair Tax Increases in DC

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