
U.S. Coast Guard Boating Tax stamps were special revenue stamps used to show payment of taxes on motorboats and yachts under federal regulations.
These stamps were issued by the U.S. Treasury Department and used in the early 20th century to collect taxes on certain watercraft. These were typically affixed to the registration or documentation papers for the vessel.
... moreU.S. Coast Guard Boating Tax stamps were special revenue stamps used to show payment of taxes on motorboats and yachts under federal regulations.
These stamps were issued by the U.S. Treasury Department and used in the early 20th century to collect taxes on certain watercraft. These were typically affixed to the registration or documentation papers for the vessel.
The program was administered by The U.S. Coast Guard, which had oversight over boating registration and enforcement.
Owners of motorboats (typically over a certain horsepower or length), yachts, and sometimes commercial vessels used for pleasure paid the tax.