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States collect billions in cannabis taxes as legal markets expand, Census Bureau says
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· September 11, 2026
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Key points 55 billion, according to the available data. Census Bureau has released estimates on the total amount collected.
A significant amount of tax revenue has been generated from cannabis sales. The U.S. Census Bureau has released estimates on the total amount collected.
The total is substantial, with billions of dollars collected over a one-year period. Further information is available from the Census Bureau for those seeking more details.
The estimated total collected is $3.55 billion, according to the available data.
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Published: September 11, 2026 ·
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