IRS Eyes Tax on Fancy Plastic: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Gets Scrutinized
Published Date: 4/3/2025
Notice
Summary
A new request wants to add a special kind of plastic called ethylene vinyl acetate (with 50% or more VA) to the list of chemicals that get a Superfund tax. This tax helps clean up pollution, so companies making or using this plastic might pay more soon. The government is asking for your thoughts before making any final decisions.
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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Petition to Tax EVA (VA ≥ 50%)
A petition asks to add ethylene vinyl acetate with 50% or more vinyl acetate (VA ≥ 50%; formula shown with n=75.42, m=24.58) to the list of substances subject to the Superfund tax. If added, companies that make or use this plastic could have to pay the Superfund tax. The agency is requesting public comments on the petition and this notice is not a final decision.
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