Navigating 2024 Vape Excise Tax Changes: What Do Hawaii and Nebraska Mean for Your Business?

Why Should Vape Merchants Worry About Hawaii and Nebraska Excise Tax Changes? As we gear up for 2024, vape industry e-commerce merchants face significant excise tax adjustments in Hawaii and Nebraska. Wondering how this impacts your business? Let’s break it down. What’s Up with Hawaii’s Act 62? Effective Date: January 1, 2024 Nebraska: What’s Changing…

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Why Should Vape Merchants Worry About Hawaii and Nebraska Excise Tax Changes?

As we gear up for 2024, vape industry e-commerce merchants face significant excise tax adjustments in Hawaii and Nebraska. Wondering how this impacts your business? Let’s break it down.

What’s Up with Hawaii’s Act 62?

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

  • Hawaii Excise Tax Rate:  Brace yourself for a hefty 70% of the wholesale price.
  • New Definitions: “E-liquid” and “electronic smoking device” get added, expanding “tobacco products.”
  • License Updates: Wholesalers and dealers now need a $250 annual cigarette and tobacco license. Retailers must secure a retail tobacco permit, specifying what they sell.

Nebraska: What’s Changing with Revised Statute 77-4008?

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

  • Nebraska Excise Tax Rates: $0.05 per ml for ENDS with 3 ml or less; 10% of wholesale price for more than 3 ml.
  • Licensing in Nebraska: No selling without a Nebraska license! Violation means a Class III misdemeanor.

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For more information from each state, contact the Hawaii Department of Taxation at (808) 587-1530 and the Nebraska Department of Revenue for tobacco-related matters at (402) 471-2571.

Disclaimer: This blog serves as a general guide. Merchants are advised to consult with legal and compliance professionals for specific guidance tailored to their business.