$4,709 Tax Stamps with H.R. 3944
Senator Murphy submitted S.Amdt.2972 and S.Amdt.2973 on July 22nd, 2025, proposing changes to National Firearms Act and NICS. S.Amdt.2973, called for a dramitic change to the current $200 tax stamp cost to make or trasnfer an NFA firearm. Senator Murphy propsed the $200 tax stamp be adjusted to $4,709. Both S.Amdt.2972 and S.Amdt.2973 were ordered to lie on the table, which means that they were set aside and not yet brought up for a floor vote.
According to Senate Vote History on H.R. 3944, on August 1st, 2-25, the overall bill H.R. 3944 passed with a vote of 87-9. But the S.Amdt.2973 of concern were submitted but not sent to the floor to vote or debate on. They were tabled. That means that S.Amdt.2973 apparently will not be voted on or submitted in their current form. Meaning, the chances of the $4,709 proposed tax will not be happening in its current form. That could change and we will update this post if it does change.
Last updated August 7th, 2025.
Other NFA Gun Trust and ATF Related Blog Posts
ATF e5320.20 Requires Approved NFA Firearm
The newly released ATF e5320.20 has been significantly helping speed up approvals and it brought back the option for coordinates. However, the ATF e5320.20 can't be used for all NFA Firearms. It ...
What is the Difference between Void and a Withdrawal request?
Per the ATF eForm's FAQ, "A 'VOID' is requested when the Form has already been approved, but no transfer, Making, or Manufacturing has occurred. A 'Withdrawal' is requested when the Form is still p...
ATF eForm 5320.20 Walk-Through Guide
How to guide and walk-through guide for the ATF Form e5320.20 – ATF e5320.20 Application to Transport Interstate or to Temporarily Export Certain National Firearms Act (NFA) Firearms Step By Step W...