Superfund Tax Petition Targets Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Chemical
Published Date: 4/3/2025
Notice
Summary
A new petition wants to add ethylene vinyl acetate (a type of chemical) to the list of substances that get taxed under the Superfund program. Companies dealing with this chemical should pay attention because this could mean new taxes soon. The government is asking for public comments before making any final decisions, so now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Petition to Tax Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
A petition has been filed asking that ethylene vinyl acetate (VA < 50%) ((C2H4)n-(C4H6O2)m; n=78.95, m=21.05) be added to the list of substances taxable under the Superfund program. The Treasury/IRS is requesting public comments on the petition, and this notice is not a final decision. Companies that produce, import, or handle this chemical should pay attention because adding it to the list would make it a taxable substance under the Superfund tax rules.
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