Several states are implementing new nicotine regulations effective July 1, 2026. While the requirements vary, many focus on the same operational areas: licensing, product sourcing, excise taxes, product eligibility, age verification, shipping controls, and recordkeeping. For businesses selling nicotine products across multiple states, the challenge is understanding how these changes affect existing compliance processes. This…
Several states enacted major changes to 2026 vape and nicotine tax laws in January. Rates increased and product definitions expanded. Compliance now requires accurate SKU classification, correct tax settings, and clean inventory across ecommerce and wholesale channels. What Are the New Vape and Nicotine Tax Laws in 2026? State Effective Date Tax Change Summary Washington…
Regulated businesses need excise tax systems they can inspect and explain. Teams must understand how the system calculates taxes, not just trust it to run in the background. Even accurate tax calculations can hurt customer trust when merchants cannot explain the numbers or resolve questions quickly. Excise tax errors — or even perceived errors —…
Most vape and nicotine pouch brands think of FDA Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) orders as a marketing issue—primarily affecting claims, labeling, and messaging. However, MRTP tax treatment is a hidden factor that could reshape margins in regulated states. In several states, MRTP status is quietly wired into tax law, creating a potential cost advantage…
Following the passage of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) in mid-2025, states across the U.S. are bracing for fiscal strain. The bill slashed federal contributions to Medicaid and other safety-net programs, forcing states to close budget gaps. As federal dollars disappear, states are turning to one of the fastest, most politically feasible tools available:…
As state-level regulations evolve across the U.S., manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of vapor and alternative nicotine products are entering a more complex compliance environment. With excise tax hikes, product certification mandates, and stricter sourcing rules rolling out in the second half of 2025, staying ahead of these changes isn’t optional. In this article, we’ll break…
On July 1, 2025, Tennessee will begin enforcing a 10% excise tax on the wholesale cost of vapor products — marking one of the most aggressive regulatory shifts for alternative nicotine in recent years. While this law applies specifically to Tennessee, it signals something much larger: excise tax expansion is accelerating nationwide. If you manufacture,…
Vape tax rules aren’t one-size-fits-all. Vape tax rules vary by product, location, and buyer. Knowing your role — retailer or wholesaler — isn’t enough. You also need to look at each sale. What price does the tax apply to? Who needs to pay it? If you don’t have proof that someone else paid the vape…
Selling vape, hemp, and alternative products comes with strict compliance demands, and staying ahead isn’t optional. Yet, many wholesalers still manage exemption certificates manually, relying on spreadsheets, scattered emails, and outdated methods. This manual approach doesn’t just slow you down. It creates real compliance risks that can cost time, money, and trust. Additionally, automating exemption…
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, staying on top of tax regulations can be a challenging task for online retailers. Token of Trust understands the complexities involved in managing excise taxes for various products and is constantly striving to make the process easier and more efficient for merchants. We are thrilled to announce our latest…
