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TommyBB · 06-03-2010, 10:31 PM

Citing taxation and state fees constantly increasing, Michelle Tuchman, owner of Uptown Cigar of Kingston, New York, announced on Facebook tonight that she is moving her business to Florida.

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cbw2647 · 06-04-2010, 03:11 AM

Very sad indeed....I've only heard great things about this shop.

CSMAnderson · 06-04-2010, 10:18 AM

Wow, an excess tax of 90%, I can see why she is leaving the state of NY.

flipflop · 06-04-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyBB

Citing taxation and state fees constantly increasing, Michelle Tuchman, owner of Uptown Cigar of Kingston, New York, announced on Facebook tonight that she is moving her business to Florida.

Good for Michelle.

I hope these states that have confiscatory taxes on things like cigars and people's income lose a hell of a lot more businesses and high tax paying individuals.

KatDad · 06-04-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by flipflop

Good for Michelle.

I hope these states that have confiscatory taxes on things like cigars and people's income lose a hell of a lot more businesses and high tax paying individuals.

You got that right!

mealstrom · 06-04-2010, 06:31 PM

The only potential setback I see is the oversaturation of cigar shops in Florida. Hopefully they can make it work though. Going from the NY tax rate to a 0% tobacco tax will be an amazing plus for them. Here's wishing them the best of luck!

bigw · 06-04-2010, 10:05 PM

I had the pleasure of being there several times and it will be deeply missed

Stogie-man · 06-05-2010, 06:12 AM

I will miss them all very much but I'm sure that I'll be down to Florida to see the new operation soon. They are throwing a big bash on the 18th as a thank you event to all of thier customers. Hope to see a number of you there......

The JD · 06-07-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by flipflop

Good for Michelle.

I hope these states that have confiscatory taxes on things like cigars and people's income lose a hell of a lot more businesses and high tax paying individuals.

x2

CigarDaddy · 06-07-2010, 09:31 AM

Although I've never been to New York, or Uptown Cigars this is terrible.

Unfortunately I think that this will become more common in the near future as all 50 states try to make up for budget shortfalls. Of course they are going to raise taxes on things (tobacco, alcohol, etc.) that they see as bad habits thus benefiting the public health. Behold the shortsightedness of the Nanny State....

06-03-2010, 10:31 PM	#1
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06-04-2010, 06:31 PM	#6
mealstrom Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 8,451	The only potential setback I see is the oversaturation of cigar shops in Florida. Hopefully they can make it work though. Going from the NY tax rate to a 0% tobacco tax will be an amazing plus for them. Here's wishing them the best of luck! __________________ Member of the 2006 Noob Coalition (06NC)

06-04-2010, 10:05 PM	#7
bigw Club Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Florida, NY USA Posts: 4,812	I had the pleasure of being there several times and it will be deeply missed __________________ Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars

06-05-2010, 06:12 AM	#8
Stogie-man Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cornwall, NY (West Point) Posts: 435	I will miss them all very much but I'm sure that I'll be down to Florida to see the new operation soon. They are throwing a big bash on the 18th as a thank you event to all of thier customers. Hope to see a number of you there...... __________________ I'd walk a mile for a Cuban.....

06-07-2010, 09:31 AM	#10
CigarDaddy Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbia, MO 65201 Posts: 283	Although I've never been to New York, or Uptown Cigars this is terrible. Unfortunately I think that this will become more common in the near future as all 50 states try to make up for budget shortfalls. Of course they are going to raise taxes on things (tobacco, alcohol, etc.) that they see as bad habits thus benefiting the public health. Behold the shortsightedness of the Nanny State.... __________________ Sean What do you hear? Just the Rain. Then grab your gun and bring in the cat!

06-04-2010, 03:11 AM	#2
cbw2647 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: south Florida Posts: 430	Very sad indeed....I've only heard great things about this shop.

06-04-2010, 10:18 AM	#3
CSMAnderson Herf God Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,965	Wow, an excess tax of 90%, I can see why she is leaving the state of NY.

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