Tax Commission
Brine Shrimp Royalty
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Brine shrimp egg harvesters must pay a royalty fee imposed on the total pounds of unprocessed brine shrimp eggs harvested.
The harvest is overseen by the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR). DNR calculates the royalty due, but the Tax Commission bills and collects.
Tax Rates
The Brine Shrimp Royalty tax rate is 3.25 cents multiplied by the total number of pounds of unprocessed brine shrimp eggs someone harvests in Utah for the taxable year.
For details on how to file, please review the filing instructions.
Filing and Payment Frequency
Filing frequency: Annual; the report is filed with Utah Department of Natural Resources
Filing due: February 15
Payment frequency: Annual
Payment due: April 30
Filing due: Last day of following month
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