License Renewal Past Due

If you have not submitted your application to renew your distributor or subjobber license, you must do so immediately to continue to do business in Minnesota in 2026.

For more information, go to Cigarette and Tobacco Licensing and Filing Information on our website.

Distributor Returns due December 18

Your November return and payment for Cigarette Tax or Tobacco Tax are due December 18. 

Remember that you can file your return and pay any tax due electronically through e-Services.

Holiday Schedule for Cigarette Stamp Orders

The cigarette stamp order ship dates are as follows for the weeks of:

• Christmas: Monday, December 22, and Tuesday, December 23
• New Year's: Tuesday, December 30, and Friday January 2

We must receive your order by 10 a.m. for same-day shipping. We will process orders received after 10 a.m. on the next shipping day.

For the UPS schedule, refer to the UPS Holiday Operations Schedule.

2026 Cigarette Tax Rates

The following tax rates apply to cigarette sales on or after January 1, 2026:

• Excise Tax: 15.2 cents per cigarette
• Sales Tax: 84.0 cents per pack of 20 cigarettes (for packages with a different quantity, adjust tax proportionally)

For the current cigarette rates, go to Cigarette Tax Requirements and Cigarette Sales Tax.

Questions?

Contact us at [email protected] or 651-556-3035.