US government has increased the federal taxes on cigarettes has taken effect, almost tripling the tax on a packet to more than $1.The Obama administration plans to use the money to pay for health care for uninsured children. All the Health campaigners say raising taxes on cigarettes in the middle of a recession is a good way and this will lead the people to stop smoking. For example a 20-a-day smoker will have to pay an additional $225 (£156) a year. Tax is also increased for Similar pipe tobacco and chewing tobacco.
