Suppressors Tax stamp question

[Jack17397]

Does the ATF charge you the 200.00 tax stamp before the investigation or after the investigation is over?

 

[Ironcreek]

They cash the check then you wait months before approval.

 

[Jack17397]

I thought so, however I purchased my suppressor almost 2 months ago and they haven’t charged me yet? Are they still processing paperwork during this pandemic?

 

[cdeiglmeier]

When you bought the suppressor did you send a $200.00 check to the ATF with your paperwork? The ATF doesn't "charge" you, they just expect you to submit a check with your Form 4. If you didn't submit a check with your paperwork, it will get rejected and shredded (most likely).

 

[cdeiglmeier]

The ATF cashes your check usually within 14 days of submitting paperwork. But to answer your other question, last I heard, Yes the ATF is still processing paperwork during this time.

 

[NWnewguy]

I am pretty sure they are still doing paperwork. At least they are doing the in-processing part. I got charged for a few forms a couple of weeks ago.

Additionally, you have the option of using a credit card and just putting that info on the Form 4 now. Written checks are not the only option anymore But they definitely do that a long time before they ever get around to looking at your paperwork.

 

[phantasm]

They're still working. I've had 5320.20's processed and mailed to me as well as two tax stamps cashed.

 

[stevieb92]

Yes, the ATF NFA division is still working. I just received approval on a form 1 suppressor yesterday.