On June 25, 2013, P.L. 113-15 was enacted to expand the vaccine excise tax provision of IRC Sections 4131 and 4132. It adds vaccines against seasonal influenza to the long list of those with a 75 cent per dose tax. Like the other taxes, the funds go to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund.
This tax is part of Chapter 32 of the federal tax law that covers manufacturer excise taxes. Here is an outline:
• Subchapter A—Automotive and Related Items (§§ 4061 to 4063–4105) • Subchapter B—Coal (§ 4121) • Subchapter C—Certain Vaccines (§§ 4131–4132) • Subchapter D—Recreational Equipment (§§ 4161–4182) • Subchapter E—Medical Devices (§ 4191) • Subchapter F—Special Provisions Applicable to Manufacturers Tax (§§ 4216–4220 to 4225) • Subchapter G—Exemptions, Registration, Etc. (§§ 4221–4227)H.R. 475 was introduced on Feb. 4, 2013. There was 40 minutes of debate in the House, and the bill became law via voice vote in both houses and was signed by President Obama on June 25. That’s fast!
The Joint Committee on Taxation scored the bill as generating “negligible” revenue. The Center for Disease Control estimates there were about 135 million flu vaccine doses in 2012-2013. That means the bill might generate about $101 million per year. Read More
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