The Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Fueling a Return to Teenage Vaping The New York Times How do state and local cigarette and vaping taxes work? Tax Policy Center Public Health and Revenue Implications These adjustments are part of a broader multi year strategy to curb the consumption of health impacting commodities while ensuring fiscal health. Health advocates, including the Sin Tax Coalition, Federal Vape Excise Tax VapeLoft 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