S 552 · 108th Congress · Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the excise tax exemptions for aerial applicators of fertilizers or other substances.

Introduced 2003-03-06· Sponsored by Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(2003-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the waiver requirement by a farm owner, operator, or tenant in order for an aerial applicator of agricultural fertilizer or other substances to qualify for a gasoline-farming use (excise) tax exemption in the case of an applicator who is the ultimate purchaser of the gasoline so used. Includes within such exemption gasoline used between the airfield and farm. Exempts fixed-wing aircraft used for forestry purposes from the passenger air transportation (excise) tax.…

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans