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Originally posted by Yasha:
my understanding, this was explained to me. There are laws relating to tobacco only. don't ask why. but taxes need to be paid on tobacco in the state where you are presently. So if u purchase in VA. taxes for VA are already paid for. But if u bring tobacco into another state such as NY, taxes on tobacco in NY have not been paid........ This does not make any sense whatsoever. You bought a product, and should not matter where from.
I don't know about other states, but here in Virginia, as long as that pack has a stamp, be it Virginia or any other state, you are in the clear. Only unstamped cigarettes will get you in trouble.

Of course, since Virginia's tax is so low, I don't think they are too concerned about it...nobody is going to go out of state to buy cigarettes.

That being said, if you buy them over the internet, you are required to fill out a Consumer Cigarette Tax Return and pay the Virginia tax (1.5 cents per cigarette).
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