26 USC 5801 - Imposition of tax

§ 5801. Imposition of tax

(a) General rule

On 1st engaging in business and thereafter on or before July 1 of each year, every importer, manufacturer, and dealer in firearms shall pay a special (occupational) tax for each place of business at the following rates:

(1) Importers and manufacturers: $1,000 a year or fraction thereof.

(2) Dealers: $500 a year or fraction thereof.

(b) Reduced rates of tax for small importers and manufacturers

(1) In general

(2) Controlled group rules

(3) Certain rules to apply

(Added Pub. L. 90–618, title II, § 201, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1227; amended Pub. L. 100–203, title X, § 10512(g)(1), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–449.)