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39 New Chemicals Hit with Superfund Taxes for Cleanup Funds

Published Date: 9/17/2025

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Summary

The government is adding 39 new chemical substances to the list that companies must pay a Superfund tax on. This means businesses making or importing these chemicals will have to pay extra fees to help clean up pollution. The changes take effect soon, so affected companies should get ready to handle the new tax rules and costs.

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39 Chemicals Added to Superfund Tax

The Treasury and IRS added 39 specific chemical substances to the list of taxable substances for the Superfund tax. If your business makes or imports any of these 39 chemicals, you will now have to pay the Superfund tax (extra fees used to help clean up pollution). The changes take effect soon, so affected companies should prepare for the new tax rules and costs.

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9/17/2025
1/1/2026

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