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Posted: 12/28/2002 8:29:58 AM EDT

While digging through my mother-in-law's box of old coins I found a Stamp that reads

FEDERAL USE TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES - $5.00 - this stamp expires June 30 1943 - keep posted on vehicle - Stamp transferable with vehicle- United States Internal Revenue-

I wonder if this preceded the gas tax or if it just for collecting revenue for the war?

Posted: 12/28/2002 8:46:27 PM EDT

[#1]

maybe it is some kind of ration stamp. I have my Moms families ration books from the 40's. I will look and see if there is a gas stamp.

Posted: 12/29/2002 3:03:24 AM EDT

[#2]

Not sure about the tax stamp.

I have seen a Gas Stamp that Dad had, I remember that the "A" Stamp you could buy 3 Gallons with it.

Posted: 12/29/2002 3:58:22 AM EDT

[#3]

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While digging through my mother-in-law's box of old coins I found a Stamp that reads

FEDERAL USE TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES - $5.00 - this stamp expires June 30 1943 - keep posted on vehicle - Stamp transferable with vehicle- United States Internal Revenue-

I wonder if this preceded the gas tax or if it just for collecting revenue for the war?

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Looks like the Government enacted that tax on 2/01/42 to help fund the war effort. It was suspended on 6/30/46.

Posted: 12/29/2002 6:18:54 AM EDT

[#4]

Thanks Clay-More.

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