New state law adds additional tax $ 1.60 per pack to existing state tax . New York City also has tax of $ 1.50 per pack . Residents in the state now paying $ 5.85 per pack in state and local taxes . ` And it will likely not raise the revenue projected , as it will provide even greater incentives for consumers to purchase contraband cigarettes to avoid paying these extremely high taxes and will cause further loss of business to New York retailers selling state-taxed cigarettes . '' State hopes to raise revenue ; cigarette manufacturer says price hike will drive smokers to black market .
New state law adds additional tax $ 1.60 per pack to existing state tax . New York City also has tax of $ 1.50 per pack . Residents in the state now paying $ 5.85 per pack in state and local taxes . State hopes to raise revenue ; cigarette manufacturer says price hike will drive smokers to black market .