Important Developments
Change in Policy Regarding the Filing of Quarterly Informational Returns by Wholesale Dealers of Cigarettes N 14 1 Informational Return Filing Requirements for Wholesale Dealers of Cigarettes CG 89 online filing instructions
Determining a Distributor’s Wholesale Price of Cigars Using the Industry Standard Adjustment Ratio TSB M 13(12)M Indian tax exemption coupons / prior approval system View/Report Indian Tax Exempt Cigarette Sales

New York State imposes an excise tax on cigarettes at the rate of $4.35 per package of twenty cigarettes. New York City imposes a local excise tax at the rate of $1.50 per package of twenty cigarettes, bringing the combined tax rate in New York City to $5.85.

A tax stamp affixed to the bottom of each pack of cigarettes sold in the State provides evidence that the taxes were paid. A state tax stamp is evidence that the state excise tax was paid. A joint state/city tax stamp is evidence that both the state and city taxes were paid.

New York State also imposes an excise tax on tobacco products at the following rates

• 75% of the wholesale price on cigars and tobacco products (other than little cigars and snuff)
• $4.35 per twenty little cigars
• $2 per container of snuff one ounce or less, and $2 per ounce and a proportionate rate on any fractional amount thereof for containers with more than one ounce.

Licensing requirements for cigarette agents and wholesalers

You must be licensed as a cigarette agent to purchase and affix New York State cigarette tax stamps. Cigarette agent licenses may be issued to

• dealers (wholesalers or retailers) who
  • maintain separate warehousing facilities for receiving and distributing cigarettes and conducting their business, and
  • who have received commitments from at least two cigarette manufacturers whose aggregate market share is at least 40% of the New York State market
    importers, exporters, or manufacturers of cigarettes
• certain other businesses dealing in unstamped cigarettes.

You must be licensed as a wholesale dealer of cigarettes if you intend to sell to a retail dealer or other persons for the purpose of resale.

For additional information regarding cigarette agent or wholesaler licenses, see Form CG 100 A, Application for License as a Cigarette Agent or Agent/Wholesaler.

Tobacco product distributor and wholesaler license

You must be appointed as a tobacco products distributor if you

• import or cause to be imported into this state any tobacco products (other than cigarettes) for sale
• manufacture any tobacco products in this state
• want to be authorized to file returns and pay the tax due on any tobacco products that you sell, ship, or deliver from outside the state to any person in the state

You must be licensed as a tobacco product wholesaler if you sell tobacco products for resale or own, operate, or maintain one or more tobacco products vending machines in New York State.

For additional information, see Form MT 202, Application for a License as a Wholesale Dealer of Tobacco Products or an Appointment as a Distributor of Tobacco Products.

Registration requirements for retailers

Every retail dealer of cigarettes or tobacco products in New York State, and every owner or operator of vending machines through which cigarettes or tobacco products are sold, must separately register each business location or vending machine.

Registration fees are

• $300 for each retail location
• $100 for each vending machine

To register a retail business, see Form DTF 716, Application for Registration of Retail Dealers and Vending Machines for Sales of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products.

To renew your current registration, see Form DTF 719 MN, Renewal Application for Registration of Retail Dealers and Vending Machines for Sales of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products.

Returns

Type of distrubutor

Tax formsFiling periodDue date Cigarette stamping Agent CG 5 for Non Resident Agents & CG 6 for Resident Agents Monthly On or before the 15th day of the following month Cigarette wholesaler CG 89 Quarterly On or before the 20th day of the month following the end of the previous quarter Tobacco product distributor MT 203 Monthly On or before the 20th day of the following month Tobacco product wholesaler MT 203 W Quarterly On or before the 20th day of the month following the end of the previous quarter Retail registration DTF 716 for New Applications DTF 719 for Renewal Applications Annually New Applications must be filed at least 30 days prior to anticipated start date. Registration Renewal Applications must be filed on or before September 20.

For more information

• Cigarette and tobacco product tax forms and instructions (current year) or (prior years and periods)
• Cigarette and tobacco product tax TSB M’s
• Cigarette and tobacco product publications
• Cigarette and tobacco product online services

The e-cigarette blog

European parliament rejects medicinal regulation on electronic cigarettes
Posted on April 9, 2014 by Natasha

Traveling and smoking tobacco cigarettes is pretty much a no go. When things get hectic, and you have to deal with countless rules and regulations, most of the time, your smoking habit gets put on hold, no matter how stressed out you are. Even when you get to your destination with the intention of total relaxation, you may have to deal with more red tape that says where and when you may smoke. While e cigarettes are the better way to smoke in every way, especially when traveling, here are some tips to make things a little easier, because as you may have guessed it, even e cigs are not welcome everywhere.

Hotels

All hotels are different, and it will make things easier on you if you research your particular hotel ahead of time. Find out what their policy on e cigarettes is because they tend to vary. Some hotels welcome electronic cigarettes, some even carry them in their gift shops, understanding what great alternatives they are to smoke. Others consider them no different than traditional cigarettes, and hold them strictly to no smoking policies. Make sure you know what you are dealing with before you go, so you won t be unexpectedly disappointed.

Airplanes

Vaping on airplanes is prohibited. You are free to pack them in your carry on luggage, however actually using them is not allowed. In fact, packing your e cigarettes and all of your e cigarette supplies in your carry on is suggested because this enables you to take everything out should your bag need inspection. If your e smokes and e cig accessories are packed in your checked luggage, they are subject to damage and removal by the airline, and you really wouldn t want that.

Airports

Just like hotels, some airports are super accommodating, and others are completely against vaping. London s Heathrow recently became one of the first airports in the world to open a designated vaping lounge, which not only accommodates e smokers, it relieves any issues with nonsmokers who wish to keep their distance. So, just to be safe, find out ahead of time what you’re dealing with and you won’t have to find out the hard way.

Public Transportation

When using e cigarettes in modes of public transportation in different cities and foreign places, it s also best to look it up before you go. If that isn t possible, try to get a feel for the area and how things work when you get there. Some places are obviously more smoker and e smoker friendly than others.

Other Tips

Disposable e cigarettes are great for traveling, especially on shorter trips.

If you re bringing e liquids, remember that most airlines do not allow you to bring more than 3oz of liquid in your carry on.

If you don t know, ask. Ask locals and ask those in authoritative positions if you aren t sure about something.

Try not to be an annoying tourist! Don t be unnecessarily flamboyant with your e cigarettes because unwanted attention in foreign places is never a good thing.

Traveling with electronic cigarettes is great especially with smoking bans popping up all over the place. However, just like anything else, it s best to be armed with knowledge before you end up in compromising situations! Happy vaping and safe travels!

Posted in Convenience, E Cigarette FAQs, E Cigarette Usage, Uncategorized Tagged e cigarette accessories, E Cigarette Bans, E Cigarettes on Airplanes, E Cigarettes When Traveling, E Cigs, smoking ban, vaping, Vaping in Airports Leave a comment