Buying Cigars Online and Taxes

[GrandpaDave]

I'm pretty sure this is the right forum, as it's about the generality of buying online as opposed to where to buy, so go easy on me if it isn't. Not that I really think it will be a problem as I've been lurking for a while, and you all seem like a group of cool cats. But, a quick intro before I get to my question. I'm new here. I've recently gotten into cigar smoking with my roommate. What can I say? It's always a good time if it's over a cigar.

Now, my question. I'm curious about the whole issue of taxes and shopping online. Are the taxes all included in the price? Do I have to pay state and local taxes seperatly? Do I have to pay them at all, or are they waived? I know people are buying cigars left and right online, but I just want to make sure everything is on the up and up. I'm a bit paranoid when it comes to legal issues.

I live in Louisiana, where it seems we are all to aware of excise taxes on tobacco products. I remember reading an article or something a while back about people getting notices about paying taxes on cigarettes ordered online from certain vendors. Is this just on cigarettes?

Thanks in advance, because I'm a pretty thankful guy.

[CoventryCat86]

It depends on your state law. Here in Connecticut, we are required to report ALL purchases that we did NOT pay state sales tax on and pay the sales tax.

If I were you, I'd check with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

[Kenyth]

There's usually a spot on your State tax return for it.

[The Master]

The beauty of buying on line is that you don't have to pay local and state taxes. Yes you are supposed to but I don't know anyone who does. I have been ordering cigars since 1985 when I started ordering from JRcigars. I have never once paid a tax.

[Smoky]

well, if you are ordering from a vendor from your same state, you'll be taxed.

[The Master]

If you want to avoid the tax in your state, have your tobacconist send an empty box to a friend in another state so you can avoid the tax. Where there is a will there is a way.

[GrandpaDave]

So it seems the question here now is how easily could I get caught?

I dunno...I'm pretty paranoid. I might just stick with my local shop. They're a great bunch of guys. Just gotta stick with the one shop and make good friends. Well, we're fast on our way there. They were suprised to see us back so soon today, and helped pick out some more smokes. My roommate got a Joya de Nicaragua. He hasn't smoked it yet. I'm curious abou it myself.

You can't get that online. Friendly service. And a walk in humidor that making you think you've died and gone to heaven. It's a really neat place. The prices are really pretty much the same, except when it comes to boxes. And when it comes time for that, they may cut me a "friend discount" I wonder if he sells humidors there...I just might need to invest in one of those

Sorry for my ramblings. I'm just excited is all. And tired. And when the two mix, you never know what comes out.

[thepyrofish]

I just might need to incest in one of those

I'm sorry but,

[heftysmokes]

And when it comes time for that, hey may cut me a "friend discount" I wonder if he sells humidors there...I just might need to incest in one of those

Holy crap dude, cigars make me horny too, but there is no way I'm gonna put my cigar in my cousin's humidor (I don't care how hot she is)!

Seriously though, if you're happy with the service and the prices seem fair to you, there's nothing wrong with giving your local guy your business. You're keeping your money in town and you have plenty of sticks to try before you get down to dropping money on a box. Just remember to enjoy the ride!

[GrandpaDave]

It was a typo. I swear.