Taxing Phthalates: Superfund's Next Chemical Target?
Published Date: 5/14/2025
Notice
Summary
A petition wants to add di-isononyl phthalate to the list of chemicals that get a Superfund tax. If approved, companies dealing with this chemical might pay new taxes to help clean up pollution. The government is asking for your thoughts before making any decisions, so now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Petition to Tax a Specific Chemical
A petition has been filed asking that di-isononyl phthalate be added to the list of substances subject to the Superfund tax. If that change is approved, companies that make, import, or sell this chemical might have to pay a new tax to help fund pollution cleanup. This notice says the petition was filed but is not a decision to add the chemical to the tax list.
Opportunity to Submit Public Comments
The Treasury and IRS are asking for public comments on the petition to add di-isononyl phthalate to the Superfund taxable substances list. If you are a company, industry group, or other stakeholder affected by this chemical, you can submit comments now to explain how the change would affect you before any decision is made.
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