A new vape tax takes effect today, introduced as part of Budget 2026. The tax applies to the liquid used in all vape products, regardless of nicotine content. Disposable vapes will rise Federal Vape Excise Tax VapeLoft Public Health and Revenue Implications These adjustments are part of a broader multi year strategy to curb the consumption of health impacting commodities while ensuring fiscal health. Health advocates, including the Sin Tax Coalition, The Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Fueling a Return to Teenage Vaping The New York Times