What is the enhanced food fish tax?
It is a tax on the first commercial possession of certain fish within the state. The tax is measured by the value of the fish when first landed.
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How do I pay the tax?
Effective January 2004, the Enhanced Food Fish Excise Tax Return became an addendum to the Combined Excise Tax Return.
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What rate do I pay?
Species |
Rate |
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| Anadromous games fish; Chinook, coho and chum salmon or eggs |
.0562 |
| Sea urchins and cucumbers |
.0492 |
| Pink and sockeye salmon or eggs |
.0337 |
| Shellfish; other food fish or eggs |
.0225 |
| Oysters |
.0009 |
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What are the funds used for?
The majority of the fish taxes are distributed to the general fund. Some, however, are deposited into a dedicated fund.
For example, anadromous game fish taxes are deposited to the wildlife fund.
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