Wholesalers, subjobbers, or retail dealers of tobacco products, specifically those seeking to purchase cigarette tax stamps on credit. Required when: Applying for a tobacco products license or requesting authorization to purchase cigarette stamps on credit.
Overview
What it is.
Wholesalers, subjobbers, or retail dealers of tobacco products, specifically those seeking to purchase cigarette tax stamps on credit. Required when: Applying for a tobacco products license or requesting authorization to purchase cigarette stamps on credit.
Who usually needs it
Wholesalers, subjobbers, or retail dealers of tobacco products, specifically those seeking to purchase cigarette tax stamps on credit.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Tax bonds guarantee payment of taxes or compliance with tax regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Standard tax bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Credit check: Required for most tax bonds. Common types include sales tax bonds, fuel tax bonds, and cigarette/tobacco tax bonds. Quick approval is typical for applicants with good credit. Some tax bonds…
Typical timeframe
Credit-based approval — typically 1–2 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateWVBond amountThe bond amount is fixed by the Tax Commissioner but must be no less than $1,00…Term lengthContinuousObligeeWest Virginia State Tax DepartmentRenewalThe bond remains in effect continuously but requires an annual notice of renewal (continuation certificate) to be filed with the Tax Commissioner on the anniversary date of the bond.Bond classTax BondCategoryRetail & SalesBondCigarette Tax Credit Purchase BondStatutory referenceW. Va. Code § 11-17-11JurisdictionState
