How do state and local cigarette and vaping taxes work? Tax Policy Center A new vape tax takes effect today, introduced as part of Budget 2026. The tax applies to the liquid used in all vape products, regardless of nicotine content. Disposable vapes will rise How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping? Proposed Federal Tax Incentivizes Cigarettes and Punishes Vapers Washington State to Implement New Nicotine Products Tax Beginning January 1, 2026 Washington state residents who use nicotine pouches, vaping products, or other nicotine containing items may see significant price increases starting next The new Tobacco and Vapes Bill is taking big steps to tackle tobacco and vaping It aims to: Create a smoke free generation, phasing out the sale of tobacco products across the