Georgia Cigarette Tax Hike Would Spur Cross-Border, Black Market Sales March 11, 2010 TF Staff TF Staff The $1 cigarette tax hike being proposed by some Georgia lawmakers would push cigarette sales out of state or into the black market, according to a new Tax Foundation report. Read Tax Foundation Fiscal Fact, No. 215, “Georgia Should Refrain from Relying on Smokers to Fill Budget Hole.” Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Georgia Cigarette and Tobacco Taxes Excise Taxes Individual and Consumption Taxes Tags State Tax and Spending Policy