Two editorial writers from The Republic discuss the proposed tax on e-cigarettes in Arizona.
Arizona lawmakers preparing to deal with an enormous budget deficit are considering revenue-enhancing options. One possibility is taxing electronic cigarettes at a rate comparable to taxes levied against tobacco cigarettes.So, should e-cigarettes be taxed akin to tobacco cigarettes? These new “smoking” products won’t produce nearly as much revenue as regular cigarettes, which reap about $2 a pack for the state. But there may be societal reasons for taxing them, too.Editorial writers Doug MacEachern and Linda Valdez discuss the pros and cons of adding taxes to the sale of e-cigarettes.
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