Online purchasing of cigarettes has become fairly common in recent years and there are hundreds of online cigarette retailers who sell popular cigarette brands; these include Newports, Marlboro, Camel, Winston, True, Kool, Lucky Strike, Virginia Slims and American Spirit. Prices online are generally lower and sales tax is not applied or is cheaper than local sales tax. It is advisable to check local state laws regarding the sales tax and other regulations related to buying discount cigarettes online.

Those who buy cigarettes online will be required to fax a copy of their driver's license to prove that they are old enough to buy cigarettes in the state where they reside. This is done to insure that the cigarettes purchased online are actually sold to adults and not under-aged teens. Some online cigarette retailers will require that customers provide a signed copy of a debit authorization form. Most allow customers to pay by credit card, debit card or electronic check and some websites even allow customers to use PayPal to buy cigarettes online. When shopping online for cigarettes, be sure that you are buying from a reputable online seller.http://www.cigarettesexpress.com/

Some Indian Reservations sell cigarettes online and supply native brands as opposed to commercial brands. The prices of native tobacco cigarettes are usually lower than premium brands. Some Indian cigarette brands include Niagara, Heron and Seneca.http://indiansmokesonline.com/tobacco/

Buying cigarettes online can be cheaper than going to a retail location, but using a coupon code can yield even bigger savings. Some retailers allow customers to sign up for newsletters and send subscribers special online coupon codes or promo codes. Coupon codes can also be found online at coupon sharing websites or on blogs, if another customer is willing to share the code. Coupon codes for buying cigarettes online can be redeemed for free shipping, discounts on total orders or a cash amount off a specific brand. However, some promotional offers may have expiration dates.http://www.cigarea.com/

A local news report from Alaska talks about the potential liability of purchasing cigarettes over the internet instead of at a local retail store. When cigarettes are purchased, buyers are obligated to pay the state taxes regardless of whether the retailer bills them for it or not. Some consumers aren't aware that they must pay the taxes regardless of where the cigarettes are purchased, and the Department of Revenue in Alaska can track these customers down and charge them for taxes owed as well as interest accrued. Lists of customers can be acquired from the cigarette vendors themselves in order to determine who owes taxes.