Find current tobacco tax rates in the Yukon

Current tobacco tax rates in the Yukon

As of January 1, 2024:

  • Cigarettes: $0.35 per cigarette.
  • Other tobacco: $0.35 per gram.
  • Cigars: 130% of taxable price per cigar. (The taxable price per cigar is 130% of manufacturer's or importer's selling price.)

Last updated January 2, 2024.

Legislated calculations determine if a rate increase is necessary for the year.

2023 tobacco tax rates in the Yukon

  • Cigarettes: $0.32 per cigarette.
  • Other tobacco: $0.32 per gram.
  • Cigars: 130% of taxable price per cigar. (The taxable price per cigar is 130% of manufacturer's or importer's selling price.)

Historical tax rates

Contact: 

If you have questions, email yk.taxreturns@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5345 or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408 and ask for Tax Administration.