Starting January 1, 2026, the federal tax on suppressors and short-barreled firearms is $0.
Congress made the change in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 4, 2025.
$200 to $0Making and transfer tax
Jan 1, 2026Effective date
What changed
The $200 National Firearms Act tax is now $0 for every NFA item except machine guns and destructive devices. That covers suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and any other weapons.
Registration, approval and background checks still apply. Machine guns and destructive devices are still taxed.
Source: Congressional Research Service
Senate · July 1, 2025
Passed 51-50The Senate tied 50 to 50. Vice President JD Vance broke the tie.
Republicans50-3
Democrats0-45
Independents0-2
House · July 3, 2025
Passed 218-214The House agreed to the Senate version and sent the bill to the President.
Republicans218-2
Democrats0-212