Fishing Equipment Tax Relief

Summary#

The bill would lower the federal excise tax rate on portable, electronically-aerated bait containers from 10% to 3%. The lower rate would apply to containers sold by a manufacturer, producer, or importer after December 31, 2025.

What it means for you#

If you buy one of these containers, the lower tax may affect its price. The bill does not say whether sellers would pass the tax reduction on to buyers.

Expenses#

The bill does not provide a cost estimate. It would reduce the excise tax rate for the specified containers.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information.

Opponents' View#

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