Cigarette tax is a levy or duty that is imposed on cigarettes by the government. However, there are several synonyms for this term including tobacco tax, smoking tax, cigarette duty, tobacco duty, tobacco excise, cigarette tariff, and smoking duty. The objective of imposing such taxes is to discourage smoking, promote public health and generate revenue. The higher the tax, the lesser the number of smokers and the more money the government collects. In some countries, cigarette tax is used to fund anti-smoking campaigns or healthcare programs. Cigarette tax is a crucial tool for governments to reduce smoking-related costs, decrease healthcare expenses, and increase public awareness.