A Federal tax increase of 40 cents for a big cigar, and $1 for a pack of small one may soon be compounded by a state tax increase if Florida decides to put it into effect. Swisher International Inc, a Jacksonville, FL based cigar manufacturer of more than 30 brands which employs roughly 1,300 people [...]

Recently, volunteers with the American Cancer Society made a trip to Tallahassee to show their support for the recent Tobacco User Fee/Tax bill that has been filed for Florida. Supporters of the bill advocate that the increase in price for tobacco products will have a number of effects on Floridians. Firstly, the rise in cost [...]