The amendment to the Excise Duty Act signed by President Duda means that the prices of cigarettes, tobacco products, e-cigarettes and innovative products will increase significantly. The new tax rates next year are:
Regarding cigarettes and tobacco smoke that are not obliged to be marked with tax stamps and are not marked with a maximum retail price, excise duty rates have been set at PLN 789.77 for every 1,000 pieces of cigarettes and PLN 668.06 for every kilogram of smoking tobacco. Then, the tax rate on dried tobacco is going to increase to PLN 668.06 per kilogram.
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This is how smokers pay for a pack of cigarettes. The price will increase
The Act will come into force on 1 January 2025, which means that the increase in the tax rate will take place from the beginning of the next year. However, further increases are planned for the coming years. In 2026, the excise duty on cigarettes will increase in the quota part by another 20%. A year later another 15 percent. In turn, in the case of smoking tobacco manufacturers, the excise tax quota will be increased as follows: in 2026 by 30%. and in 2027 by 22 percent.
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According to “Fakt” calculations, smokers will have to pay PLN 20.82 for 20 cigarettes next year. A year later, the price is expected to jump to PLN 23.85. In 2027, you will have to pay PLN 26.54. E-cigarette liquid will cost PLN 23.64 in 2025. A year later it will be PLN 29.94, and in 2027 it will be PLN 34.69.
2024-11-18 09:14:00
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Sure, here are some open-ended questions related to the article:
1. How do you think the increase in cigarette prices will affect smokers, particularly those who are struggling financially?
2. Do you think the government should continue to implement policies aimed at discouraging smoking or is there a better way to handle the issue?
3. What are some potential alternatives to cigarette smoking that could help people quit and not feel the burden of the tax increase?
4. As the prices of e-cigarettes also increase, do you think they will become more popular or less popular among smokers?
5. Can you share any personal experiences or opinions on how these tax hikes have affected your own smoking habits or those of people you know?
