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Sport Fishing Equipment Tax

What is Sport Fishing Equipment Tax?

It's a federal excise tax imposed on certain fishing gear (like rods, tackle, and kits), paid at the first point of sale usually by the manufacturer or importer and established under the Dingell–Johnson Act to fund conservation and fishery management programs.
Sport fishing equipment including fishing rods and poles(have certain limits) is taxed at 10% of the sales price; electric outboard motors and fishing tackle boxes have a 3% excise tax

Who pays the Sport Fishing Equipment Tax?

The manufacturer or importer of Sport Fishing Equipment remits the tax to the IRS initially, but this cost is passed down through wholesalers and retailers, ultimately being included in the retail price paid by consumers.

Why should we file the Sport Fishing Equipment Tax online instead of using paper filing?

Faster Processing
Online submissions are processed more quickly by the IRS compared to mailed paper forms, helping you stay compliant without delay.
Fewer Errors
Digital platforms often include built-in validation checks that reduce the risk of calculation mistakes or missing information that could delay or reject your filing.
Instant Confirmation
When you file online, you receive immediate acknowledgment from the IRS, giving you peace of mind that your return was successfully submitted.
Time and Cost Efficient
Online filing eliminates the need for printing, postage, and manual handling—saving time and reducing administrative costs for your business.
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Just a few steps to complete your Sport Fishing Equipment Tax Filing Online!

STEP 1
Enter Business Details
Provide key information about your business, including the name, address, phone number, and Employer Identification Number (EIN).
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STEP 2
Tax Information
Navigate to the Sport Fishing Equipment Tax section and enter the sales price of the applicable fishing equipment for your business.
STEP 3
Payment Information
Fill in your preferred payment method and review the tax fee amount before completing the transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. For 2025 the federal excise tax remains 10 % of the sales price for most sport fishing equipment (including rods and tackle), with a cap of $10 per rod or pole; electric outboard motors and tackle boxes continue to be taxed at 3 %.

The tax, enacted under the 1950 Dingell–Johnson Act, is a federal excise tax imposed on sport fishing gear. Proceeds help fund fish and wildlife conservation programs via the Sport Fish Restoration Trust Fund and Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Fund.

Filing Form 720 electronically is strongly encouraged: e-filing is available 24/7, reduces errors and processing time, and gives immediate IRS confirmation that your return was received. Paper filing is allowed but slower and more error-prone.

Legally, the manufacturer, producer, or importer owes the tax at the first point of sale in the U.S. Although consumers ultimately bear the cost embedded in the sales price, they don’t pay the IRS directly. In some cases, if U.S. consumers import gear directly from a foreign seller, the consumer may become the importer and thus be liable—though most liability rests upstream with businesses.

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