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Firearms & Ammunition Industry

Wondering how to get started in the Firearms Ammunition and Excise Tax (FAET) industry? See the key topics below. Have a permit to operate and looking for next steps? See our industry compliance guide: Maintaining Compliance in a TTB-Regulated Industry.

Key Firearms and Ammunition Topics

Ammunition Reloaders

Clarifies FAET tax liability for various reloading situations

Manufacturer and Producers

Help determining if you are liable for paying the FAET

More information on Gunsmith

Gunsmith

Charts to help clarify your FAET liability

Importers

Definitions to help determine your excise tax liability

Tax-exempt/Tax-free Sales

Information about getting a tax-free registration number

Top Questions about the FAET Industry

How Do I...?

Determine if I am liable for FAET*Calculate Penalties and Interest on a Tax Return
Calculate Taxable Sale PriceSell an Article Tax-Free*
File for a Credit or RefundMaintain Compliance in a TTB-Regulated Industry
File a Tax ReturnGet More FAET Questions
Make Semi-Monthly Deposits 

CONTACT US

Questions? If you have questions regarding permits, applications, bonds, tax payments, etc., you may contact the National Revenue Center online or call 877-882-3277 (Toll Free).  If you're having technical issues with our online applications contact the TTB Help Desk or see the TTB Online Help Center.

Last updated: March 26, 2024
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