26 U.S.C. § 6109 (2024) — Title 26: INTERNAL REVENUE CODE / Chapter 61 / Section 6109: Identifying numbers
Identifying numbers
Status: in_force

(a) Supplying of identifying numbers

When required by regulations prescribed by the Secretary:

(1) Inclusion in returns

Any person required under the authority of this title to make a return, statement, or other document shall include in such return, statement, or other document such identifying number as may be prescribed for securing proper identification of such person.

(2) Furnishing number to other persons

Any person with respect to whom a return, statement, or other document is required under the authority of this title to be made by another person or whose identifying number is required to be shown on a return of another person shall furnish to such other person such identifying number as may be prescribed for securing his proper identification.

(3) Furnishing number of another person

Any person required under the authority of this title to make a return, statement, or other document with respect to another person shall request from such other person, and shall include in any such return, statement, or other document, such identifying number as may be prescribed for securing proper identification of such other person.

(4) Furnishing identifying number of tax return preparer

Any return or claim for refund prepared by a tax return preparer shall bear such identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer, his employer, or both, as may be prescribed. For purposes of this paragraph, the terms "return" and "claim for refund" have the respective meanings given to such terms by section 6696(e).

For purposes of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), the identifying number of an individual (or his estate) shall be such individual's social security account number.

(b) Limitation

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a return of any person with respect to his liability for tax, or any statement or other document in support thereof, shall not be considered for purposes of paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) as a return, statement, or other document with respect to another person.

(2) For purposes of paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a), a return of an estate or trust with respect to its liability for tax, and any statement or other document in support thereof, shall be considered as a return, statement, or other document with respect to each beneficiary of such estate or trust.

(c) Requirement of information

For purposes of this section, the Secretary is authorized to require such information as may be necessary to assign an identifying number to any person.

(d) Use of social security account number

The social security account number issued to an individual for purposes of section 205(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act shall, except as shall otherwise be specified under regulations of the Secretary, be used as the identifying number for such individual for purposes of this title.

[(e) Repealed. Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §1615(a)(2)(A), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1853]

(f) Access to employer identification numbers by Secretary of Agriculture for purposes of Food and Nutrition Act of 2008

(1) In general

In the administration of section 9 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2018) involving the determination of the qualifications of applicants under such Act, the Secretary of Agriculture may, subject to this subsection, require each applicant retail store or wholesale food concern to furnish to the Secretary of Agriculture the employer identification number assigned to the store or concern pursuant to this section. The Secretary of Agriculture shall not have access to any such number for any purpose other than the establishment and maintenance of a list of the names and employer identification numbers of the stores and concerns for use in determining those applicants who have been previously sanctioned or convicted under section 12 or 15 of such Act (7 U.S.C. 2021 or 2024).

(2) Sharing of information and safeguards

(A) Sharing of information

The Secretary of Agriculture may share any information contained in any list referred to in paragraph (1) with any other agency or instrumentality of the United States which otherwise has access to employer identification numbers in accordance with this section or other applicable Federal law, except that the Secretary of Agriculture may share such information only to the extent that such Secretary determines such sharing would assist in verifying and matching such information against information maintained by such other agency or instrumentality. Any such information shared pursuant to this subparagraph may be used by such other agency or instrumentality only for the purpose of effective administration and enforcement of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 or for the purpose of investigation of violations of other Federal laws or enforcement of such laws.

(B) Safeguards

The Secretary of Agriculture, and the head of any other agency or instrumentality referred to in subparagraph (A), shall restrict, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Treasury, access to employer identification numbers obtained pursuant to this subsection only to officers and employees of the United States whose duties or responsibilities require access for the purposes described in subparagraph (A). The Secretary of Agriculture, and the head of any agency or instrumentality with which information is shared pursuant to subparagraph (A), shall provide such other safeguards as the Secretary of the Treasury determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the employer identification numbers.

(3) Confidentiality and nondisclosure rules

Employer identification numbers that are obtained or maintained pursuant to this subsection by the Secretary of Agriculture or the head of any agency or instrumentality with which information is shared pursuant to paragraph (2) shall be confidential, and no officer or employee of the United States who has or had access to the employer identification numbers shall disclose any such employer identification number obtained thereby in any manner. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "officer or employee" includes a former officer or employee.

(4) Sanctions

Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7213(a) shall apply with respect to the unauthorized willful disclosure to any person of employer identification numbers maintained pursuant to this subsection by the Secretary of Agriculture or any agency or instrumentality with which information is shared pursuant to paragraph (2) in the same manner and to the same extent as such paragraphs apply with respect to unauthorized disclosures of return and return information described in such paragraphs. Paragraph (4) of section 7213(a) shall apply with respect to the willful offer of any item of material value in exchange for any such employer identification number in the same manner and to the same extent as such paragraph applies with respect to offers (in exchange for any return or return information) described in such paragraph.

(g) Access to employer identification numbers by Federal Crop Insurance Corporation for purposes of the Federal Crop Insurance Act

(1) In general

In the administration of section 506 of the Federal Crop Insurance Act, the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation may require each policyholder and each reinsured company to furnish to the insurer or to the Corporation the employer identification number of such policyholder, subject to the requirements of this paragraph. No officer or employee of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, or authorized person shall have access to any such number for any purpose other than the establishment of a system of records necessary to the effective administration of such Act. The Manager of the Corporation may require each policyholder to provide to the Manager or authorized person, at such times and in such manner as prescribed by the Manager, the employer identification number of each entity that holds or acquires a substantial beneficial interest in the policyholder. For purposes of this subclause, the term "substantial beneficial interest" means not less than 5 percent of all beneficial interest in the policyholder. The Secretary of Agriculture shall restrict, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Treasury, access to employer identification numbers obtained pursuant to this paragraph only to officers and employees of the United States or authorized persons whose duties or responsibilities require access for the administration of the Federal Crop Insurance Act.

(2) Confidentiality and nondisclosure rules

Employer identification numbers maintained by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation pursuant to this subsection shall be confidential, and except as authorized by this subsection, no officer or employee of the United States or authorized person who has or had access to such employer identification numbers shall disclose any such employer identification number obtained thereby in any manner. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "officer or employee" includes a former officer or employee. For purposes of this subsection, the term "authorized person" means an officer or employee of an insurer whom the Manager of the Corporation designates by rule, subject to appropriate safeguards including a prohibition against the release of such social security account numbers (other than to the Corporations) by such person.

(3) Sanctions

Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7213(a) shall apply with respect to the unauthorized willful disclosure to any person of employer identification numbers maintained by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation pursuant to this subsection in the same manner and to the same extent as such paragraphs apply with respect to unauthorized disclosures of return and return information described in such paragraphs. Paragraph (4) of section 7213(a) shall apply with respect to the willful offer of any item of material value in exchange for any such employer identification number in the same manner and to the same extent as such paragraph applies with respect to offers (in exchange for any return or return information) described in such paragraph.

(h) Identifying information required with respect to certain seller-provided financing

(1) Payor

If any taxpayer claims a deduction under section 163 for qualified residence interest on any seller-provided financing, such taxpayer shall include on the return claiming such deduction the name, address, and TIN of the person to whom such interest is paid or accrued.

(2) Recipient

If any person receives or accrues interest referred to in paragraph (1), such person shall include on the return for the taxable year in which such interest is so received or accrued the name, address, and TIN of the person liable for such interest.

(3) Furnishing of information between payor and recipient

If any person is required to include the TIN of another person on a return under paragraph (1) or (2), such other person shall furnish his TIN to such person.

(4) Seller-provided financing

For purposes of this subsection, the term "seller-provided financing" means any indebtedness incurred in acquiring any residence if the person to whom such indebtedness is owed is the person from whom such residence was acquired.

(i) Special rules relating to the issuance of ITINs

(1) In general

The Secretary is authorized to issue an individual taxpayer identification number to an individual only if the applicant submits an application, using such form as the Secretary may require and including the required documentation—

(A) in the case of an applicant not described in subparagraph (B)—

(i) in person to an employee of the Internal Revenue Service or a community-based certifying acceptance agent approved by the Secretary, or

(ii) by mail, pursuant to rules prescribed by the Secretary, or

(B) in the case of an applicant who resides outside of the United States, by mail or in person to an employee of the Internal Revenue Service, a community-based certifying acceptance agent approved by the Secretary, or a designee of the Secretary at a United States diplomatic mission or consular post.

(2) Required documentation

For purposes of this subsection—

(A) In general

The term "required documentation" includes such documentation as the Secretary may require that proves the individual's identity, foreign status, and residency.

(B) Validity of documents

The Secretary may accept only original documents or certified copies meeting the requirements of the Secretary.

(3) Term of ITIN

(A) In general

An individual taxpayer identification number issued after December 31, 2012, shall remain in effect unless the individual to whom such number is issued does not file a return of tax (or is not included as a dependent on the return of tax of another taxpayer) for 3 consecutive taxable years ending after the issuance of such number. In the case of an individual described in the preceding sentence, such number shall expire on the day after the due date for the return of tax for such third consecutive taxable year.

(B) Special rule for existing ITINs

In the case of an individual with respect to whom an individual taxpayer identification number was issued before January 1, 2013, such number shall remain in effect until the earlier of—

(i) the applicable date, or

(ii) if the individual does not file a return of tax (or is not included as a dependent on the return of tax of another taxpayer) for 3 consecutive taxable years at least one of which ends after December 18, 2015, the due date for the return of tax for such third consecutive taxable year.

(C) Applicable date

For purposes of subparagraph (B), the term "applicable date" means—

(i) January 1, 2017, in the case of an individual taxpayer identification number issued before January 1, 2008,

(ii) January 1, 2018, in the case of an individual taxpayer identification number issued in 2008,

(iii) January 1, 2019, in the case of an individual taxpayer identification number issued in 2009 or 2010, and

(iv) January 1, 2020, in the case of an individual taxpayer identification number issued in 2011 or 2012.

(4) Distinguishing ITINs issued solely for purposes of treaty benefits

The Secretary shall implement a system that ensures that individual taxpayer identification numbers issued solely for purposes of claiming tax treaty benefits are used only for such purposes, by distinguishing such numbers from other individual taxpayer identification numbers issued.

(Added Pub. L. 87–397, §1(a), Oct. 5, 1961, 75 Stat. 828; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XII, §§1203(d), 1211(c), title XIX, §1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1691, 1712, 1834; Pub. L. 99–514, title XV, §1524(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2749; Pub. L. 100–485, title VII, §§703(c)(3), 704(a), Oct. 13, 1988, 102 Stat. 2427; Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11112(a), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–413; Pub. L. 101–624, title XVII, §1735(c), title XXII, §2201(d), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3792, 3953; Pub. L. 102–486, title XIX, §1933(a), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3031; Pub. L. 103–296, title III, §316(b), Aug. 15, 1994, 108 Stat. 1532; Pub. L. 103–465, title VII, §742(b), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 5010; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §§1615(a)(2)(A), 1704(t)(42), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1853, 1889; Pub. L. 105–206, title III, §3710(a), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 779; Pub. L. 110–28, title VIII, §8246(a)(2)(D), May 25, 2007, 121 Stat. 201; Pub. L. 110–234, title IV, §4002(b)(1)(B), (G), (2)(O), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1096, 1097; Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title IV, §4002(b)(1)(B), (G), (2)(O), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1857, 1858; Pub. L. 114–113, div. Q, title II, §203(a), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3078; Pub. L. 115–141, div. U, title I, §101(g)(1)–(3), title IV, §401(a)(276), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1161, 1197.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 205 of the Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is classified to section 405 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, referred to in subsec. (f), is Pub. L. 88–525, Aug. 31, 1964, 78 Stat. 703, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (§2011 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of Title 7 and Tables.

The Federal Crop Insurance Act, referred to in subsec. (g), is subtitle A of title V of act Feb. 16, 1938, ch. 30, 52 Stat. 72, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§1501 et seq.) of chapter 36 of Title 7, Agriculture. Section 506 of the Act is classified to section 1506 of Title 7. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1501 of Title 7 and Tables.

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 6109 was renumbered section 6116 of this title.

Amendments

2018—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–141, §401(a)(276), struck out "of 1977" after "of 2008" in heading.

Subsec. (i)(1)(A)(i). Pub. L. 115–141, §101(g)(1), substituted "community-based certifying acceptance agent" for "community-based certified acceptance agent".

Subsec. (i)(1)(B). Pub. L. 115–141, §101(g)(2), substituted "Internal Revenue Service, a community-based certifying acceptance agent approved by the Secretary," for "Internal Revenue Service".

Subsec. (i)(3)(A). Pub. L. 115–141, §101(g)(3)(A), inserted "ending after the issuance of such number" after "3 consecutive taxable years" and substituted "on the day after the due date for the return of tax for such third consecutive taxable year" for "on the last day of such third consecutive taxable year".

Subsec. (i)(3)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 115–141, §101(g)(3)(B), added cl. (ii) and struck out former cl. (ii) which read as follows: "if the individual does not file a return of tax (or is not included as a dependent on the return of tax of another taxpayer) for 3 consecutive taxable years, the earlier of—

"(I) the last day of such third consecutive taxable year, or

"(II) the last day of the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this subsection."

2015—Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 114–113 added subsec. (i).

2008—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110–246, §4002(b)(1)(G), (2)(O), substituted "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008" for "Food Stamp Act" in heading.

Subsec. (f)(1), (2)(A). Pub. L. 110–246, §4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(O), substituted "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008" for "Food Stamp Act of 1977".

2007—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 110–28, §8246(a)(2)(D)(ii), which directed amendment of heading by substituting "tax return preparer" for "income return preparer", was executed by making the substitution for "income tax return preparer", to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Pub. L. 110–28, §8246(a)(2)(D)(i), substituted "a tax return preparer" for "an income tax return preparer".

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–206 substituted "For purposes of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3)" for "For purposes of this subsection" in concluding provisions.

1996—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 104–188, §1615(a)(2)(A), struck out subsec. (e) which read as follows:

"(e) Furnishing Number for Dependents.—Any taxpayer who claims an exemption under section 151 for any dependent on a return for any taxable year shall include on such return the identifying number (for purposes of this title) of such dependent."

Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 104–188, §1704(t)(42), redesignated subsec. (f) relating to access to employer identification numbers for purposes of Federal Crop Insurance Act as subsec. (g).

1994—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–465 substituted "dependents" for "certain dependents" in heading and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "If—

"(1) any taxpayer claims an exemption under section 151 for any dependent on a return for any taxable year, and

"(2) such dependent has attained the age of 1 year before the close of such taxable year,

such taxpayer shall include on such return the identifying number (for purposes of this title) of such dependent."

Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 103–296, §316(b)(1), amended subsec. (f) relating to access to employer identification numbers for purposes of Food Stamp Act of 1977 by adding par. (2) and striking out former par. (2) "Safeguards" which read as follows: "The Secretary of Agriculture shall restrict, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Treasury, access to employer identification numbers obtained pursuant to paragraph (1) only to officers and employees of the United States whose duties or responsibilities require access for the administration or enforcement of the Food Stamp Act of 1977. The Secretary of Agriculture shall provide such other safeguards as the Secretary of the Treasury determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the employer identification numbers."

Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 103–296, §316(b)(2), amended subsec. (f) relating to access to employer identification numbers for purposes of Food Stamp Act of 1977 by substituting, in par. (3), "pursuant to this subsection by the Secretary of Agriculture or the head of any agency or instrumentality with which information is shared pursuant to paragraph (2)" for "by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to this subsection" and "employer identification numbers shall disclose" for "social security account numbers shall disclose".

Subsec. (f)(4). Pub. L. 103–296, §316(b)(3), amended subsec. (f) relating to access to employer identification numbers for purposes of Food Stamp Act of 1977 by substituting, in par. (4), "pursuant to this subsection by the Secretary of Agriculture or any agency or instrumentality with which information is shared pursuant to paragraph (2)" for "by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to this subsection".

1992—Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 102–486 added subsec. (h).

1990—Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 101–508 substituted "1 year" for "2 years".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 101–624, §2201(d), added subsec. (f) relating to access to employer identification numbers for purposes of Federal Crop Insurance Act.

Pub. L. 101–624, §1735(c), added subsec. (f) relating to access to employer identification numbers for purposes of Food Stamp Act of 1977.

1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–485, §703(c)(3), substituted "or whose identifying number is required to be shown on a return of another person shall furnish" for "shall furnish".

Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 100–485, §704(a), substituted "age of 2" for "age of 5".

1986—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99–514 added subsec. (e).

1976—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–455, §§1203(d), 1906(b)(13)(A), struck out in provisions preceding par. (1) "or his delegate" after "Secretary" and added par. (4).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 94–455, §1211(c), added subsec. (d).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Amendment by section 101(g)(1)–(3) of Pub. L. 115–141 effective as if included in the provision of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, div. Q of Pub. L. 114–113, to which such amendment relates, see section 101(s) of Pub. L. 115–141, set out as a note under section 24 of this title.

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–113, div. Q, title II, §203(f), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3081, as amended by Pub. L. 115–141, div. U, title I, §101(g)(5), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1162, provided that: "Except to the extent provided in section 6109(i)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 6213 of this title] shall apply to applications for individual taxpayer identification numbers made after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 18, 2015]."

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.

Amendment by section 4002(b)(1)(B), (G), (2)(O) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2008, see section 4407 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1161 of Title 2, The Congress.

Effective Date of 2007 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–28 applicable to returns prepared after May 25, 2007, see section 8246(c) of Pub. L. 110–28, set out as a note under section 6060 of this title.

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Pub. L. 105–206, title III, §3710(b), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 779, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [July 22, 1998]."

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by section 1615(a)(2)(A) of Pub. L. 104–188 applicable with respect to returns the due date for which, without regard to extensions, is on or after the 30th day after Aug. 20, 1996, with special rule for 1995 and 1996, see section 1615(d) of Pub. L. 104–188, set out as a note under section 21 of this title.

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–465 applicable to returns for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1994, but not applicable to returns for taxable years beginning in 1995 with respect to individuals who are born after Oct. 31, 1995, and to returns for taxable years beginning in 1996 with respect to individuals who are born after Nov. 30, 1996, see section 742(c) of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section 32 of this title.

Effective Date of 1992 Amendment

Pub. L. 102–486, title XIX, §1933(c), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3031, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 6724 of this title] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1991."

Effective Date of 1990 Amendments

Amendment by section 1735(c) of Pub. L. 101–624 effective and implemented first day of month beginning 120 days after publication of implementing regulations to be promulgated not later than Oct. 1, 1991, see section 1781(a) of Pub. L. 101–624, set out as a note under section 2012 of Title 7, Agriculture.

Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11112(b), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–413, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to returns for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1990."

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by section 703(c)(3) of Pub. L. 100–485 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1988, see section 703(d) of Pub. L. 100–485, set out as a note under section 21 of this title.

Pub. L. 100–485, title VII, §704(b), Oct. 13, 1988, 102 Stat. 2428, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to returns the due date for which (determined without regard to extensions) is after December 31, 1989."

Effective Date of 1986 Amendment

Pub. L. 99–514, title XV, §1524(c), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2749, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 6676 of this title] shall apply to returns the due date for which (determined without regard to extensions) is after December 31, 1987."

Effective Date

Pub. L. 87–397, §1(d), Oct. 5, 1961, 75 Stat. 829, as amended by Pub. L. 99–514, §2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095, provided that: "Paragraph (1) of section 6109(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [formerly I.R.C. 1954], as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall apply only in respect of returns, statements, and other documents relating to periods commencing after December 31, 1961. Paragraphs (2) and (3) of such section 6109(a) shall apply only in respect of returns, statements, or other documents relating to periods commencing after December 31, 1962."

Identity Protection Personal Identification Numbers

Pub. L. 116–25, title II, §2005, July 1, 2019, 133 Stat. 1004, provided that:

"(a) In General.—Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate (hereafter referred to in this section as the 'Secretary') shall establish a program to issue, upon the request of any individual, a number which may be used in connection with such individual's social security number (or other identifying information with respect to such individual as determined by the Secretary) to assist the Secretary in verifying such individual's identity.

"(b) Requirements.—

"(1) Annual expansion.—For each calendar year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act [July 1, 2019], the Secretary shall provide numbers through the program described in subsection (a) to individuals residing in such States as the Secretary deems appropriate, provided that the total number of States served by such program during such year is greater than the total number of States served by such program during the preceding year.

"(2) Nationwide availability.—Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall ensure that the program described in subsection (a) is made available to any individual residing in the United States."

Audit by TIGTA

Pub. L. 114–113, div. Q, title II, §203(b), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3079, provided that: "Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 18, 2015], and every 2 years thereafter, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration shall conduct an audit of the program of the Internal Revenue Service for the issuance of individual taxpayer identification numbers pursuant to section 6109(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and report the results of such audit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on the [sic] Ways and Means of the House of Representatives."

Community-Based Certifying Acceptance Agents

Pub. L. 114–113, div. Q, title II, §203(c), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3079, as amended by Pub. L. 115–141, div. U, title I, §101(g)(4), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1162, provided that: "The Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary's delegate, shall maintain a program for training and approving community-based certifying acceptance agents for purposes of section 6109(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section). Persons eligible to be acceptance agents under such program include—

"(1) financial institutions (as defined in section 265(b)(5) of such Code and the regulations thereunder),

"(2) colleges and universities which are described in section 501(c)(3) of such Code and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code,

"(3) Federal agencies (as defined in section 6402(h) of such Code),

"(4) State and local governments, including agencies responsible for vital records,

"(5) community-based organizations which are described in subsection (c)(3) or (d) of section 501 of such Code and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code,

"(6) persons that provide assistance to taxpayers in the preparation of their tax returns, and

"(7) other persons or categories of persons as authorized by regulations or other guidance of the Secretary of the Treasury."

ITIN Study

Pub. L. 114–113, div. Q, title II, §203(d), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3079, provided that:

"(1) In general.—The Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary's delegate, shall conduct a study on the effectiveness of the application process for individual taxpayer identification numbers before the implementation of the amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 6213 of this title], the effects of the amendments made by this section on such application process, the comparative effectiveness of an in-person review process for application versus other methods of reducing fraud in the ITIN program and improper payments to ITIN holders as a result, and possible administrative and legislative recommendations to improve such process.

"(2) Specific requirements.—Such study shall include an evaluation of the following:

"(A) Possible administrative and legislative recommendations to reduce fraud and improper payments through the use of individual taxpayer identification numbers (hereinafter referred to as 'ITINs').

"(B) If data supports an in-person initial review of ITIN applications to reduce fraud and improper payments, the administrative and legislative steps needed to implement such an in-person initial review of ITIN applications, in conjunction with an expansion of the community-based certified acceptance agent program under subsection (c) [set out as a note above], with a goal of transitioning to such a program by 2020.

"(C) Strategies for more efficient processing of ITIN applications.

"(D) The acceptance agent program as in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 18, 2015] and ways to expand the geographic availability of agents through the community-based certified acceptance agent program under subsection (c).

"(E) Strategies for the Internal Revenue Service to work with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, and other organizations and persons described in subsection (c) to encourage participation in the community-based certified acceptance agent program under subsection (c) to facilitate in-person initial review of ITIN applications.

"(F) Typical characteristics (derived from Form W–7 and other sources) of mail applications for ITINs as compared with typical characteristics of in-person applications.

"(G) Typical characteristics (derived from 17 [sic] Form W–7 and other sources) of ITIN applications before the Internal Revenue Service revised its application procedures in 2012 as compared with typical characteristics of ITIN applications made after such revisions went into effect.

"(3) Report.—The Secretary, or the Secretary's delegate, shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report detailing the study under paragraph (1) and its findings not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 18, 2015].

"(4) Administrative steps.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall implement any administrative steps identified by the report under paragraph (3) not later than 180 days after submitting such report."
26 U.S.C. § 6504 (2024) — Title 26: INTERNAL REVENUE CODE / Chapter 66 / Section 6504: Cross references
Cross references
Status: in_force

For limitation period in case of—

(1) Adjustments to accrued foreign taxes, see section 905(c).

(2) Change of treatment with respect to itemized deductions where taxpayer and his spouse make separate returns, see section 63(e)(3).

(3) Involuntary conversion of property, see section 1033(a)(2)(C) and (D).

(4) Application by fiduciary for discharge from personal liability for estate tax, see section 2204.

(5) Insolvent banks and trust companies, see section 7507.

(6) Service in a combat zone, etc., see section 7508.

(7) Claims against transferees and fiduciaries, see chapter 71.

(8) Assessments to recover excessive amounts paid under section 6420 (relating to gasoline used on farms), 6421 (relating to gasoline used for certain nonhighway purposes or by local transit systems), or 6427 (relating to fuels not used for taxable purposes) and assessments of civil penalties under section 6675 for excessive claims under section 6420, 6421, or 6427, see section 6206.

(9) Assessment and collection of interest, see section 6601(g).

(10) Assessment of civil penalties under section 6694 or 6695, see section 6696(d)(1).

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 807; Apr. 2, 1956, ch. 160, §4(d), 70 Stat. 91; June 29, 1956, ch. 462, title II, §208(e)(5), 70 Stat. 397; Pub. L. 85–866, title I, §84(b), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1664; Pub. L. 88–272, title I, §112(d)(2), Feb. 26, 1964, 78 Stat. 24; Pub. L. 91–172, title II, §213(c)(3), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 572; Pub. L. 91–614, title I, §101(d)(2), Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1837; Pub. L. 93–625, §7(d)(4), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2115; Pub. L. 94–455, title XII, §1203(h)(2), title XIX, 1901(b)(31)(D), (36)(C), (37)(D), (39)(B), 1906(a)(32), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1694, 1800, 1802, 1803, 1829; Pub. L. 95–30, title I, §101(d)(16), May 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 134; Pub. L. 95–600, title IV, §405(c)(6), title VII, §703(j)(10), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2871, 2942; Pub. L. 95–618, title II, §233(b)(2)(D), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3191; Pub. L. 97–248, title IV, §402(c)(6), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 667; Pub. L. 97–424, title V, §515(b)(10), Jan. 6, 1983, 96 Stat. 2182; Pub. L. 99–514, title I, §104(b)(18), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2106; Pub. L. 105–34, title III, §312(d)(13), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 840; Pub. L. 114–74, title XI, §1101(f)(5), Nov. 2, 2015, 129 Stat. 638.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2015—Par. (11). Pub. L. 114–74 struck out par. (11) which read as follows: "Assessments of tax attributable to partnership items, see section 6229."

1997—Pars. (4) to (12). Pub. L. 105–34 redesignated pars. (5) to (12) as (4) to (11), respectively, and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: "Gain upon sale or exchange of principal residence, see section 1034(j)."

1986—Par. (2). Pub. L. 99–514 amended par. (2) generally, substituting "where taxpayer and his spouse make separate returns, see section 63(e)(3)" for "and zero bracket amount where taxpayer and his spouse make separate returns, see section 63(g)(5)".

1983—Par. (9). Pub. L. 97–424 struck out "6424 (relating to lubricating oil used for certain nontaxable purposes)," after "systems),", and struck out "6424," after "6421,".

1982—Par. (12). Pub. L. 97–248 added par. (12).

1978—Par. (4). Pub. L. 95–600, §405(c)(6), substituted "principal residence" for "residence".

Par. (6). Pub. L. 95–600, §703(j)(10), amended directory language of Pub. L. 94–455, §1901(b)(37)(D). See 1976 Amendment note below.

Par. (9). Pub. L. 95–618 substituted "used for certain nontaxable purposes" for "not used in highway motor vehicles".

1977—Par. (2). Pub. L. 95–30 substituted "treatment with respect to itemized deductions and zero bracket amount where taxpayer and his spouse make separate returns, see section 63(g)(5)" for "election with respect to the standard deduction where taxpayer and his spouse make separate returns, see section 144(b)".

1976—Par. (1). Pub. L. 94–455, §§1901(b)(36)(C), 1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (2) as (1). Former par. (1), which referred to section 1321 for adjustments incident to involuntary liquidation of inventory, was struck out.

Par. (2). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (3) as (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (1).

Par. (3). Pub. L. 94–455, §§1901(b)(31)(D), 1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (4) as (3) and substituted "section 1033(a)(2)(C) and (D)" for "section 1033(a)(3)(C) and (D)". Former par. (3) redesignated (2).

Par. (4). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (5) as (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (3).

Par. (5). Pub. L. 94–455, §§1901(b)(39)(B), 1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (9) as (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (4).

Par. (6). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (10) as (6).

Pub. L. 94–455, §1901(b)(37)(D), as amended by Pub. L. 95–600, §703(j)(10), struck out par. (6) which referred to section 1335 for war loss recoveries where the prior benefit rule was elected.

Par. (7). Pub. L. 94–455, §§1901(b)(39)(B), 1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (11) as (7). Former par. (7), which referred to section 1346 for recovery of unconstitutional federal taxes, was struck out.

Par. (8). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (12) as (8).

Par. (9). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(a)(32)(A), (B), redesignated par. (13) as (9) and inserted provisions relating to sections 6421, 6424, and 6427. Former par. (9) redesignated (5).

Par. (10). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (15) as (10). Former par. (10) redesignated (6).

Par. (11). Pub. L. 94–455, §§1203(h)(2), 1906(a)(32)(B), added par. (11). Former par. (11) redesignated (7).

Par. (12). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (12) as (8).

Par. (13). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (13) as (9).

Par. (14). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(a)(32)(A), struck out par. (14) which referred to section 6206 for assessments to recover excessive amounts paid under section 6421, and assessments of civil penalties under section 6675, and for excessive claims under section 6421.

Par. (15). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(a)(32)(B), redesignated par. (15) as (10).

1975—Par. (15). Pub. L. 93–625 substituted reference to section 6601(g) for 6601(h).

1970—Par. (9). Pub. L. 91–614 substituted "fiduciary" for "executor".

1969—Par. (8). Pub. L. 91–172 struck out par. (8).

1964—Par. (3). Pub. L. 88–272 substituted "with respect to the" for "to take".

1958—Par. (15). Pub. L. 85–866 added par. (15).

1956—Par. (13). Act. Apr. 2, 1956, added par. (13).

Par. (14). Act June 29, 1956, added par. (14).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 114–74 applicable to returns filed for partnership taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2017, with certain exceptions, see section 1101(g) of Pub. L. 114–74, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6221 of this title.

Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–34 applicable to sales and exchanges after May 6, 1997, with certain exceptions, see section 312(d) of Pub. L. 105–34, set out as a note under section 121 of this title.

Effective Date of 1986 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1986, see section 151(a) of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Effective Date of 1983 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 97–424 applicable with respect to articles sold after Jan. 6, 1983, see section 515(c) of Pub. L. 97–424, set out as a note under section 34 of this title.

Effective Date of 1982 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 97–248 applicable to partnership taxable years beginning after Sept. 3, 1982, with provision for applicability of amendment to any partnership taxable year ending after Sept. 3, 1982, if partnership, each partner, and each indirect partner requests such application and Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate consents to such application, see section 407(a)(1), (3) of Pub. L. 97–248, set out as a note under section 702 of this title.

Effective Date of 1978 Amendments

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–618 effective on first day of first calendar month which begins more than 10 days after Nov. 9, 1978, see section 233(d) of Pub. L. 95–618, set out as a note under section 34 of this title.

Amendment by section 405(c)(6) of Pub. L. 95–600 applicable to sales and exchanges of residences after July 26, 1978, in taxable years ending after such date, see section 405(d) of Pub. L. 95–600, set out as a note under section 1038 of this title.

Amendment by section 703(j)(10) of Pub. L. 95–600 effective Oct. 4, 1976, see section 703(r) of Pub. L. 95–600, set out as a note under section 46 of this title.

Effective Date of 1977 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–30 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1976, see section 106(a) of Pub. L. 95–30, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Effective Date of 1976 Amendment

Amendment by section 1203(h)(2) of Pub. L. 94–455 applicable to documents prepared after Dec. 31, 1976, see section 1203(j) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as a note under section 7701 of this title.

Amendment by section 1901(b)(31)(D), (36)(C), (37)(D), (39)(B) of Pub. L. 94–455 applicable with respect to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1976, see section 1901(d) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.

Amendment by section 1906(a)(32) of Pub. L. 94–455 effective on first day of first month which begins more than 90 days after Oct. 4, 1976, see section 1906(d)(1) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as a note under section 6013 of this title.

Effective Date of 1975 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 93–625 effective July 1, 1975, and applicable to amounts outstanding on such date or arising thereafter, see section 7(e) of Pub. L. 93–625, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6621 of this title.

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 91–614 applicable with respect to decedents dying after Dec. 31, 1970, see section 101(j) of Pub. L. 91–614, set out as a note under section 2032 of this title.

Effective Date of 1969 Amendment

Amendment Pub. L. 91–172 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1969, see section 213(d) of Pub. L. 91–172, set out as an Effective Date note under section 183 of this title.

Effective Date of 1964 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 88–272 effective, except for purposes of section 21 of this title, with respect to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1963, see section 131 of Pub. L. 88–272, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Effective Date of 1958 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 85–866 effective Aug. 17, 1954, see section 1(c)(2) of Pub. L. 85–866, set out as a note under section 165 of this title.

Effective Date of 1956 Amendment

Amendment by act June 29, 1956, effective June 29, 1956, see section 211 of act June 29, 1956, set out as a note under section 4041 of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 4945 (2024) — Title 26: INTERNAL REVENUE CODE / Chapter 42 / Section 4945: Taxes on taxable expenditures
Taxes on taxable expenditures
Status: in_force

(a) Initial taxes

(1) On the foundation

There is hereby imposed on each taxable expenditure (as defined in subsection (d)) a tax equal to 20 percent of the amount thereof. The tax imposed by this paragraph shall be paid by the private foundation.

(2) On the management

There is hereby imposed on the agreement of any foundation manager to the making of an expenditure, knowing that it is a taxable expenditure, a tax equal to 5 percent of the amount thereof, unless such agreement is not willful and is due to reasonable cause. The tax imposed by this paragraph shall be paid by any foundation manager who agreed to the making of the expenditure.

(b) Additional taxes

(1) On the foundation

In any case in which an initial tax is imposed by subsection (a)(1) on a taxable expenditure and such expenditure is not corrected within the taxable period, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to 100 percent of the amount of the expenditure. The tax imposed by this paragraph shall be paid by the private foundation.

(2) On the management

In any case in which an additional tax is imposed by paragraph (1), if a foundation manager refused to agree to part or all of the correction, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to 50 percent of the amount of the taxable expenditure. The tax imposed by this paragraph shall be paid by any foundation manager who refused to agree to part or all of the correction.

(c) Special rules

For purposes of subsections (a) and (b)—

(1) Joint and several liability

If more than one person is liable under subsection (a)(2) or (b)(2) with respect to the making of a taxable expenditure, all such persons shall be jointly and severally liable under such paragraph with respect to such expenditure.

(2) Limit for management

With respect to any one taxable expenditure, the maximum amount of the tax imposed by subsection (a)(2) shall not exceed $10,000, and the maximum amount of the tax imposed by subsection (b)(2) shall not exceed $20,000.

(d) Taxable expenditure

For purposes of this section, the term "taxable expenditure" means any amount paid or incurred by a private foundation—

(1) to carry on propaganda, or otherwise to attempt, to influence legislation, within the meaning of subsection (e),

(2) except as provided in subsection (f), to influence the outcome of any specific public election, or to carry on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive,

(3) as a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes by such individual, unless such grant satisfies the requirements of subsection (g),

(4) as a grant to an organization unless—

(A) such organization—

(i) is described in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 509(a),

(ii) is an organization described in section 509(a)(3) (other than an organization described in clause (i) or (ii) of section 4942(g)(4)(A)), or

(iii) is an exempt operating foundation (as defined in section 4940(d)(2)), or

(B) the private foundation exercises expenditure responsibility with respect to such grant in accordance with subsection (h), or

(5) for any purpose other than one specified in section 170(c)(2)(B).

(e) Activities within subsection (d)(1)

For purposes of subsection (d)(1), the term "taxable expenditure" means any amount paid or incurred by a private foundation for—

(1) any attempt to influence any legislation through an attempt to affect the opinion of the general public or any segment thereof, and

(2) any attempt to influence legislation through communication with any member or employee of a legislative body, or with any other government official or employee who may participate in the formulation of the legislation (except technical advice or assistance provided to a governmental body or to a committee or other subdivision thereof in response to a written request by such body or subdivision, as the case may be),

other than through making available the results of nonpartisan analysis, study, or research. Paragraph (2) of this subsection shall not apply to any amount paid or incurred in connection with an appearance before, or communication to, any legislative body with respect to a possible decision of such body which might affect the existence of the private foundation, its powers and duties, its tax-exempt status, or the deduction of contributions to such foundation.

(f) Nonpartisan activities carried on by certain organizations

Subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to any amount paid or incurred by any organization—

(1) which is described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt from taxation under section 501(a),

(2) the activities of which are nonpartisan, are not confined to one specific election period, and are carried on in 5 or more States,

(3) substantially all of the income of which is expended directly for the active conduct of the activities constituting the purpose or function for which it is organized and operated,

(4) substantially all of the support (other than gross investment income as defined in section 509(e)) of which is received from exempt organizations, the general public, governmental units described in section 170(c)(1), or any combination of the foregoing; not more than 25 percent of such support is received from any one exempt organization (for this purpose treating private foundations which are described in section 4946(a)(1)(H) with respect to each other as one exempt organization); and not more than half of the support of which is received from gross investment income, and

(5) contributions to which for voter registration drives are not subject to conditions that they may be used only in specified States, possessions of the United States, or political subdivisions or other areas of any of the foregoing, or the District of Columbia, or that they may be used in only one specific election period.

In determining whether the organization meets the requirements of paragraph (4) for any taxable year of such organization, there shall be taken into account the support received by such organization during such taxable year and during the immediately preceding 4 taxable years of such organization. Subsection (d)(4) shall not apply to any grant to an organization which meets the requirements of this subsection.

(g) Individual grants

Subsection (d)(3) shall not apply to an individual grant awarded on an objective and nondiscriminatory basis pursuant to a procedure approved in advance by the Secretary, if it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary that—

(1) the grant constitutes a scholarship or fellowship grant which would be subject to the provisions of section 117(a) (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Tax Reform Act of 1986) and is to be used for study at an educational organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii),

(2) the grant constitutes a prize or award which is subject to the provisions of section 74(b) (without regard to paragraph (3) thereof), if the recipient of such prize or award is selected from the general public, or

(3) the purpose of the grant is to achieve a specific objective, produce a report or other similar product, or improve or enhance a literary, artistic, musical, scientific, teaching, or other similar capacity, skill, or talent of the grantee.

(h) Expenditure responsibility

The expenditure responsibility referred to in subsection (d)(4) means that the private foundation is responsible to exert all reasonable efforts and to establish adequate procedures—

(1) to see that the grant is spent solely for the purpose for which made,

(2) to obtain full and complete reports from the grantee on how the funds are spent, and

(3) to make full and detailed reports with respect to such expenditures to the Secretary.

(i) Other definitions

For purposes of this section—

(1) Correction

The terms "correction" and "correct" mean, with respect to any taxable expenditure, (A) recovering part or all of the expenditure to the extent recovery is possible, and where full recovery is not possible such additional corrective action as is prescribed by the Secretary by regulations, or (B) in the case of a failure to comply with subsection (h)(2) or (h)(3), obtaining or making the report in question.

(2) Taxable period

The term "taxable period" means, with respect to any taxable expenditure, the period beginning with the date on which the taxable expenditure occurs and ending on the earlier of—

(A) the date of mailing a notice of deficiency with respect to the tax imposed by subsection (a)(1) under section 6212, or

(B) the date on which the tax imposed by subsection (a)(1) is assessed.

(Added Pub. L. 91–172, title I, §101(b), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 512; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §§1901(b)(8)(H), 1906(b)(13(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1795, 1834; Pub. L. 96–596, §2(a)(1)(F), (2)(E), Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3469, 3470; Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title III, §302(b), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 780; Pub. L. 99–514, title I, §122(a)(2)(B), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2110; Pub. L. 100–647, title I, §1001(d)(1)(B), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3350; Pub. L. 109–280, title XII, §§1212(e), 1244(b), Aug. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 1074, 1107; Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title II, §221(a)(106), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4053.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The date of the enactment of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, referred to in subsec. (g)(1), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 99–514, which was approved Oct. 22, 1986.

Codification

Sections 1212(e) and 1244(b) of Pub. L. 109–280, which directed the amendment of section 4945 without specifying the act to be amended, were executed to this section, which is section 4945 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. See 2006 Amendment notes below.

Amendments

2014—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–295 struck out "(excluding therefrom any preceding taxable year which begins before January 1, 1970)" after "taxable years of such organization" in concluding provisions.

2006—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–280, §1212(e)(1)(A), substituted "20 percent" for "10 percent". See Codification note above.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 109–280, §1212(e)(1)(B), substituted "5 percent" for "2½ percent". See Codification note above.

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 109–280, §1212(e)(2), substituted "$10,000," for "$5,000," and "$20,000." for "$10,000." See Codification note above.

Subsec. (d)(4)(A). Pub. L. 109–280, §1244(b), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: "such organization is described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 509(a) or is an exempt operating foundation (as defined in section 4940(d)(2)), or". See Codification note above.

1988—Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 100–647 amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "the grant constitutes a scholarship or fellowship grant which is subject to the provisions of section 117(a) and is to be used for study at an educational organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii),".

1986—Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 99–514 inserted "(without regard to paragraph (3) thereof)" after "section 74(b)".

1984—Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 98–369, in amending par. (4) generally, divided existing provisions into subpars. (A) and (B) and inserted reference in subpar. (A) to exempt foundations (as defined in section 4940(d)(2)).

1980—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 96–596, §2(a)(1)(F), substituted "taxable period" for "correction period".

Subsec. (i)(2). Pub. L. 96–596, §2(a)(2)(E), substituted provision defining taxable period as the period beginning with the date on which the taxable expenditure occurs and ending on the earlier of the date of mailing a notice of deficiency with respect to the tax imposed by subsec. (a)(1) of this section under section 6212 of this title or the date on which the tax imposed by subsec. (a)(1) of this section is assessed for provision defining correction period as the period beginning with the date on which the taxable expenditure occurs and ending 90 days after the date of mailing of a notice of deficiency with respect to the tax imposed by subsec. (b)(1) of this section under section 6212 of this title, extended by any period in which the deficiency cannot be assessed under section 6213(a) of this title and any other period which the Secretary determines to be reasonable and necessary, except that such determination not be made with respect to any taxable expenditure within the meaning of pars. (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsec. (d) of this section because of any action by an appropriate State officer.

1976—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 94–455, §§1901(b)(8)(H), 1906(b)(13)(A), struck out in provisions preceding par. (1) "or his delegate" after "Secretary" and substituted in par. (1) "educational organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)" for "educational institution described in section 151(e)(4)".

Subsecs. (h), (i). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(b)(13)(A), struck out "or his delegate" after "Secretary" wherever appearing.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2014 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 113–295 effective Dec. 19, 2014, subject to a savings provision, see section 221(b) of Pub. L. 113–295, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Effective Date of 2006 Amendment

Amendment by section 1212(e) of Pub. L. 109–280 applicable to taxable years beginning after Aug. 17, 2006, see section 1212(f) of Pub. L. 109–280, set out as a note under section 4941 of this title.

Amendment by section 1244(b) of Pub. L. 109–280 applicable to distributions and expenditures after Aug. 17, 2006, see section 1244(c) of Pub. L. 109–280, set out as a note under section 4942 of this title.

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–647 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the provision of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99–514, to which such amendment relates, see section 1019(a) of Pub. L. 100–647, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Effective Date of 1986 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to prizes and awards granted after Dec. 31, 1986, see section 151(c) of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title III, §302(c)(2), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 781, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall apply to grants made after December 31, 1984, in taxable years ending after such date."

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

For effective date of amendment by Pub. L. 96–596 with respect to any first tier tax and to any second tier tax, see section 2(d) of Pub. L. 96–596, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4961 of this title.

Savings Provision

Applicability of subsecs. (d)(4) and (h) of this section to grants to private foundations described in section 101(l)(C)(3) of Pub. L. 91–172, see section 101(l)(5) of Pub. L. 91–172, set out as a note under section 4940 of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 6016 (2024) — Title 26: INTERNAL REVENUE CODE / Chapter 61 / Section 6016: Repealed. Pub. L. 90-364, title I, §103(a), June 28, 1968, 82 Stat. 260
Repealed. Pub. L. 90-364, title I, §103(a), June 28, 1968, 82 Stat. 260
Status: repealed

[§6016. Repealed. Pub. L. 90–364, title I, §103(a), June 28, 1968, 82 Stat. 260]

Section, acts Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 738; Feb. 26, 1964, Pub. L. 88–272, title I, §122(d), 78 Stat. 29, Nov. 13, 1966, Pub. L. 89–809, title I, §104(l), 80 Stat. 1563, provided for the declaration of estimated income tax by corporations.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective with respect to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1967, except as provided by section 104 of Pub. L. 90–364, see section 103(f) of Pub. L. 90–364, set out as an Effective Date of 1968 Amendment note under section 243 of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 731 (2024) — Title 26: INTERNAL REVENUE CODE / Chapter 1 / Section 731: Extent of recognition of gain or loss on distribution
Extent of recognition of gain or loss on distribution
Status: in_force

(a) Partners

In the case of a distribution by a partnership to a partner—

(1) gain shall not be recognized to such partner, except to the extent that any money distributed exceeds the adjusted basis of such partner's interest in the partnership immediately before the distribution, and

(2) loss shall not be recognized to such partner, except that upon a distribution in liquidation of a partner's interest in a partnership where no property other than that described in subparagraph (A) or (B) is distributed to such partner, loss shall be recognized to the extent of the excess of the adjusted basis of such partner's interest in the partnership over the sum of—

(A) any money distributed, and

(B) the basis to the distributee, as determined under section 732, of any unrealized receivables (as defined in section 751(c)) and inventory (as defined in section 751(d)).

Any gain or loss recognized under this subsection shall be considered as gain or loss from the sale or exchange of the partnership interest of the distributee partner.

(b) Partnerships

No gain or loss shall be recognized to a partnership on a distribution to a partner of property, including money.

(c) Treatment of marketable securities

(1) In general

For purposes of subsection (a)(1) and section 737—

(A) the term "money" includes marketable securities, and

(B) such securities shall be taken into account at their fair market value as of the date of the distribution.

(2) Marketable securities

For purposes of this subsection:

(A) In general

The term "marketable securities" means financial instruments and foreign currencies which are, as of the date of the distribution, actively traded (within the meaning of section 1092(d)(1)).

(B) Other property

Such term includes—

(i) any interest in—

(I) a common trust fund, or

(II) a regulated investment company which is offering for sale or has outstanding any redeemable security (as defined in section 2(a)(32) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of which it is the issuer,

(ii) any financial instrument which, pursuant to its terms or any other arrangement, is readily convertible into, or exchangeable for, money or marketable securities,

(iii) any financial instrument the value of which is determined substantially by reference to marketable securities,

(iv) except to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary, any interest in a precious metal which, as of the date of the distribution, is actively traded (within the meaning of section 1092(d)(1)) unless such metal was produced, used, or held in the active conduct of a trade or business by the partnership,

(v) except as otherwise provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary, interests in any entity if substantially all of the assets of such entity consist (directly or indirectly) of marketable securities, money, or both, and

(vi) to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary, any interest in an entity not described in clause (v) but only to the extent of the value of such interest which is attributable to marketable securities, money, or both.

(C) Financial instrument

The term "financial instrument" includes stocks and other equity interests, evidences of indebtedness, options, forward or futures contracts, notional principal contracts, and derivatives.

(3) Exceptions

(A) In general

Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the distribution from a partnership of a marketable security to a partner if—

(i) the security was contributed to the partnership by such partner, except to the extent that the value of the distributed security is attributable to marketable securities or money contributed (directly or indirectly) to the entity to which the distributed security relates,

(ii) to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary, the property was not a marketable security when acquired by such partnership, or

(iii) such partnership is an investment partnership and such partner is an eligible partner thereof.

(B) Limitation on gain recognized

In the case of a distribution of marketable securities to a partner, the amount taken into account under paragraph (1) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the excess (if any) of—

(i) such partner's distributive share of the net gain which would be recognized if all of the marketable securities of the same class and issuer as the distributed securities held by the partnership were sold (immediately before the transaction to which the distribution relates) by the partnership for fair market value, over

(ii) such partner's distributive share of the net gain which is attributable to the marketable securities of the same class and issuer as the distributed securities held by the partnership immediately after the transaction, determined by using the same fair market value as used under clause (i).

Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, all marketable securities held by the partnership may be treated as marketable securities of the same class and issuer as the distributed securities.

(C) Definitions relating to investment partnerships

For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii):

(i) Investment partnership

The term "investment partnership" means any partnership which has never been engaged in a trade or business and substantially all of the assets (by value) of which have always consisted of—

(I) money,

(II) stock in a corporation,

(III) notes, bonds, debentures, or other evidences of indebtedness,

(IV) interest rate, currency, or equity notional principal contracts,

(V) foreign currencies,

(VI) interests in or derivative financial instruments (including options, forward or futures contracts, short positions, and similar financial instruments) in any asset described in any other subclause of this clause or in any commodity traded on or subject to the rules of a board of trade or commodity exchange,

(VII) other assets specified in regulations prescribed by the Secretary, or

(VIII) any combination of the foregoing.

(ii) Exception for certain activities

A partnership shall not be treated as engaged in a trade or business by reason of—

(I) any activity undertaken as an investor, trader, or dealer in any asset described in clause (i), or

(II) any other activity specified in regulations prescribed by the Secretary.

(iii) Eligible partner

(I) In general

The term "eligible partner" means any partner who, before the date of the distribution, did not contribute to the partnership any property other than assets described in clause (i).

(II) Exception for certain nonrecognition transactions

The term "eligible partner" shall not include the transferor or transferee in a nonrecognition transaction involving a transfer of any portion of an interest in a partnership with respect to which the transferor was not an eligible partner.

(iv) Look-thru of partnership tiers

Except as otherwise provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary—

(I) a partnership shall be treated as engaged in any trade or business engaged in by, and as holding (instead of a partnership interest) a proportionate share of the assets of, any other partnership in which the partnership holds a partnership interest, and

(II) a partner who contributes to a partnership an interest in another partnership shall be treated as contributing a proportionate share of the assets of the other partnership.

 If the preceding sentence does not apply under such regulations with respect to any interest held by a partnership in another partnership, the interest in such other partnership shall be treated as if it were specified in a subclause of clause (i).

(4) Basis of securities distributed

(A) In general

The basis of marketable securities with respect to which gain is recognized by reason of this subsection shall be—

(i) their basis determined under section 732, increased by

(ii) the amount of such gain.

(B) Allocation of basis increase

Any increase in basis attributable to the gain described in subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be allocated to marketable securities in proportion to their respective amounts of unrealized appreciation before such increase.

(5) Subsection disregarded in determining basis of partner's interest in partnership and of basis of partnership property

Sections 733 and 734 shall be applied as if no gain were recognized, and no adjustment were made to the basis of property, under this subsection.

(6) Character of gain recognized

In the case of a distribution of a marketable security which is an unrealized receivable (as defined in section 751(c)) or an inventory item (as defined in section 751(d)), any gain recognized under this subsection shall be treated as ordinary income to the extent of any increase in the basis of such security attributable to the gain described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii).

(7) Regulations

The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this subsection, including regulations to prevent the avoidance of such purposes.

(d) Exceptions

This section shall not apply to the extent otherwise provided by section 736 (relating to payments to a retiring partner or a deceased partner's successor in interest), section 751 (relating to unrealized receivables and inventory items), and section 737 (relating to recognition of precontribution gain in case of certain distributions).

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 245; Pub. L. 102–486, title XIX, §1937(b)(2), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3033; Pub. L. 103–465, title VII, §741(a), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 5006; Pub. L. 105–34, title X, §1062(b)(3), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 947.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 2(a)(32) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(B)(i)(II), is classified to section 80a–2(a)(32) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.

Amendments

1997—Subsecs. (a)(2)(B), (c)(6). Pub. L. 105–34 substituted "section 751(d)" for "section 751(d)(2)".

1994—Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 103–465 added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d).

1992—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–486 substituted ", section 751" for "and section 751" and inserted before period at end ", and section 737 (relating to recognition of precontribution gain in case of certain distributions)".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–34 applicable to sales, exchanges, and distributions after Aug. 5, 1997, but not applicable to any sale or exchange pursuant to a written binding contract in effect on June 8, 1997, and at all times thereafter before such sale or exchange, see section 1062(c) of Pub. L. 105–34, set out as a note under section 724 of this title.

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–465, title VII, §741(c), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 5009, provided that:

"(1) In general.—Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 737 of this title] shall apply to distributions after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 8, 1994].

"(2) Certain distributions before january 1, 1995.—The amendments made by this section shall not apply to any marketable security distributed before January 1, 1995, by the partnership which held such security on July 27, 1994.

"(3) Distributions in liquidation of partner's interest.—The amendments made by this section shall not apply to the distribution of a marketable security in liquidation of a partner's interest in a partnership if—

"(A) such liquidation is pursuant to a written contract which was binding on July 15, 1994, and at all times thereafter before the distribution, and

"(B) such contract provides for the purchase of such interest not later than a date certain for—

"(i) a fixed value of marketable securities that are specified in the contract, or

"(ii) other property.

The preceding sentence shall not apply if the partner has the right to elect that such distribution be made other than in marketable securities.

"(4) Distributions in complete liquidation of publicly traded partnerships.—

"(A) In general.—The amendments made by this section shall not apply to the distribution of a marketable security in a qualified partnership liquidation if—

"(i) the marketable securities were received by the partnership in a nonrecognition transaction in exchange for substantially all of the assets of the partnership,

"(ii) the marketable securities are distributed by the partnership within 90 days after their receipt by the partnership, and

"(iii) the partnership is liquidated before the beginning of the 1st taxable year of the partnership beginning after December 31, 1997.

"(B) Qualified partnership liquidation.—For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term 'qualified partnership liquidation' means—

"(i) a complete liquidation of a publicly traded partnership (as defined in section 7704(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) which is an existing partnership (as defined in section 10211(c)(2) of the Revenue Act of 1987 [Pub. L. 100–203, set out as an Effective Date note under section 7704 of this title]), and

"(ii) a complete liquidation of a partnership which is related to a partnership described in clause (i) if such liquidation is related to a complete liquidation of the partnership described in clause (i).

"(5) Marketable securities.—For purposes of this subsection, the term 'marketable securities' has the meaning given such term by section 731(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by this section."

Effective Date of 1992 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 102–486 applicable to distributions on or after June 25, 1992, see section 1937(c) of Pub. L. 102–486, set out as a note under section 704 of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 6039G (2024) — Title 26: INTERNAL REVENUE CODE / Chapter 61 / Section 6039G: Information on individuals losing United States citizenship
Information on individuals losing United States citizenship
Status: in_force

(a) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any individual to whom section 877(b) or 877A applies for any taxable year shall provide a statement for such taxable year which includes the information described in subsection (b).

(b) Information to be provided

Information required under subsection (a) shall include—

(1) the taxpayer's TIN,

(2) the mailing address of such individual's principal foreign residence,

(3) the foreign country in which such individual is residing,

(4) the foreign country of which such individual is a citizen,

(5) information detailing the income, assets, and liabilities of such individual,

(6) the number of days during any portion of which that the individual was physically present in the United States during the taxable year, and

(7) such other information as the Secretary may prescribe.

(c) Penalty

If—

(1) an individual is required to file a statement under subsection (a) for any taxable year, and

(2) fails to file such a statement with the Secretary on or before the date such statement is required to be filed or fails to include all the information required to be shown on the statement or includes incorrect information,

such individual shall pay a penalty of $10,000 unless it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect.

(d) Information to be provided to Secretary

Notwithstanding any other provision of law—

(1) any Federal agency or court which collects (or is required to collect) the statement under subsection (a) shall provide to the Secretary—

(A) a copy of any such statement, and

(B) the name (and any other identifying information) of any individual refusing to comply with the provisions of subsection (a),

(2) the Secretary of State shall provide to the Secretary a copy of each certificate as to the loss of American nationality under section 358 of the Immigration and Nationality Act which is approved by the Secretary of State, and

(3) the Federal agency primarily responsible for administering the immigration laws shall provide to the Secretary the name of each lawful permanent resident of the United States (within the meaning of section 7701(b)(6)) whose status as such has been revoked or has been administratively or judicially determined to have been abandoned.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than 30 days after the close of each calendar quarter, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register the name of each individual losing United States citizenship (within the meaning of section 877(a) or 877A) with respect to whom the Secretary receives information under the preceding sentence during such quarter.

(Added Pub. L. 104–191, title V, §512(a), Aug. 21, 1996, 110 Stat. 2100, §6039F; renumbered §6039G, Pub. L. 105–34, title XVI, §1602(h)(1), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1096; amended Pub. L. 108–357, title VIII, §804(e), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1572; Pub. L. 110–245, title III, §301(e), June 17, 2008, 122 Stat. 1646.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 358 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), is classified to section 1501 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.

Amendments

2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–245, §301(e)(1), inserted "or 877A" after "section 877(b)".

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–245, §301(e)(2), inserted "or 877A" after "section 877(a)" in concluding provisions.

2004—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–357, §804(e)(1), reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any individual who loses United States citizenship (within the meaning of section 877(a)) shall provide a statement which includes the information described in subsection (b). Such statement shall be—

"(1) provided not later than the earliest date of any act referred to in subsection (c), and

"(2) provided to the person or court referred to in subsection (c) with respect to such act."

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–357, §804(e)(2), reenacted heading, introductory provisions, and pars. (1) to (4) without change, in par. (5), substituted "information detailing the income, assets, and liabilities of such individual," for "in the case of an individual having a net worth of at least the dollar amount applicable under section 877(a)(2)(B), information detailing the assets and liabilities of such individual, and", added par. (6), and redesignated former par. (6) as (7).

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–357, §804(e)(4), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (c). Text read as follows: "For purposes of this section, the acts referred to in this subsection are—

"(1) the individual's renunciation of his United States nationality before a diplomatic or consular officer of the United States pursuant to paragraph (5) of section 349(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1481(a)(5)),

"(2) the individual's furnishing to the United States Department of State a signed statement of voluntary relinquishment of United States nationality confirming the performance of an act of expatriation specified in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of section 349(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1481(a)(1)–(4)),

"(3) the issuance by the United States Department of State of a certificate of loss of nationality to the individual, or

"(4) the cancellation by a court of the United States of a naturalized citizen's certificate of naturalization."

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 108–357, §804(e)(4), redesignated subsec. (e) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (c).

Pub. L. 108–357, §804(e)(3), reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Any individual failing to provide a statement required under subsection (a) shall be subject to a penalty for each year (of the 10-year period beginning on the date of loss of United States citizenship) during any portion of which such failure continues in an amount equal to the greater of—

"(1) 5 percent of the tax required to be paid under section 877 for the taxable year ending during such year, or

"(2) $1,000,

unless it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect."

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 108–357, §804(e)(4), redesignated subsec. (e) as (d).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 108–357, §804(e)(4), struck out heading and text of subsec. (f). Text read as follows: "In lieu of applying the last sentence of subsection (a), any individual who is required to provide a statement under this section by reason of section 877(e)(1) shall provide such statement with the return of tax imposed by chapter 1 for the taxable year during which the event described in such section occurs."

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 108–357, §804(e)(4), struck out heading and text of subsec. (g). Text read as follows: "The Secretary may by regulations exempt any class of individuals from the requirements of this section if he determines that applying this section to such individuals is not necessary to carry out the purposes of this section."

1997—Pub. L. 105–34 renumbered section 6039F as this section.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–245 applicable to any individual whose expatriation date is on or after June 17, 2008, see section 301(g)(1) of Pub. L. 110–245, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2801 of this title.

Effective Date of 2004 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 108–357 applicable to individuals who expatriate after June 3, 2004, see section 804(f) of Pub. L. 108–357, set out as a note under section 877 of this title.

Effective Date

For special rule relating to application of this section to certain individuals who performed an act of expatriation specified in section 1481(a)(1)–(4) of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality, before Feb. 6, 1995, see section 511(g)(3) of Pub. L. 104–191, set out as an Effective Date of 1996 Amendment note under section 877 of this title.

Pub. L. 104–191, title V, §512(c), Aug. 21, 1996, 110 Stat. 2102, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [enacting this section] shall apply to—

"(1) individuals losing United States citizenship (within the meaning of section 877 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) on or after February 6, 1995, and

"(2) long-term residents of the United States with respect to whom an event described in [former] subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 877(e)(1) of such Code occurs on or after such date.

In no event shall any statement required by such amendments be due before the 90th day after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 21, 1996]."
26 U.S.C. § 4041 (2024) — Title 26: INTERNAL REVENUE CODE / Chapter 31 / Section 4041: Imposition of tax
Imposition of tax
Status: in_force

(a) Diesel fuel and special motor fuels

(1) Tax on diesel fuel and kerosene in certain cases

(A) In general

There is hereby imposed a tax on any liquid other than gasoline (as defined in section 4083)—

(i) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of a diesel-powered highway vehicle or a diesel-powered train for use as a fuel in such vehicle or train, or

(ii) used by any person as a fuel in a diesel-powered highway vehicle or a diesel-powered train unless there was a taxable sale of such fuel under clause (i).

(B) Exemption for previously taxed fuel

No tax shall be imposed by this paragraph on the sale or use of any liquid if tax was imposed on such liquid under section 4081 (other than such tax at the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate) and the tax thereon was not credited or refunded.

(C) Rate of tax

(i) In general

Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, the rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be the rate of tax specified in section 4081(a)(2)(A) on diesel fuel which is in effect at the time of such sale or use.

(ii) Rate of tax on trains

In the case of any sale for use, or use, of diesel fuel in a train, the rate of tax imposed by this paragraph shall be—

(I) 3.3 cents per gallon after December 31, 2004, and before July 1, 2005,

(II) 2.3 cents per gallon after June 30, 2005, and before January 1, 2007, and

(III) 0 after December 31, 2006.

(iii) Rate of tax on certain buses

(I) In general

Except as provided in subclause (II), in the case of fuel sold for use or used in a use described in section 6427(b)(1) (after the application of section 6427(b)(3)), the rate of tax imposed by this paragraph shall be 7.3 cents per gallon (4.3 cents per gallon after September 30, 2028).

(II) School bus and intracity transportation

No tax shall be imposed by this paragraph on any sale for use, or use, described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 6427(b)(2).

(2) Alternative fuels

(A) In general

There is hereby imposed a tax on any liquid (other than gas oil, fuel oil, or any product taxable under section 4081 (other than such tax at the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate))—

(i) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of a motor vehicle or motorboat for use as a fuel in such motor vehicle or motorboat, or

(ii) used by any person as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat unless there was a taxable sale of such liquid under clause (i).

(B) Rate of tax

The rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be—

(i) except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, the rate of tax specified in section 4081(a)(2)(A)(i) which is in effect at the time of such sale or use,

(ii) in the case of liquefied petroleum gas, 18.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline,

(iii) in the case of any liquid fuel (other than ethanol and methanol) derived from coal (including peat) and liquid hydrocarbons derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3)), 24.3 cents per gallon, and

(iv) in the case of liquefied natural gas, 24.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel.

(C) Energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline" means, with respect to a liquefied petroleum gas fuel, the amount of such fuel having a Btu content of 115,400 (lower heating value). For purposes of the preceding sentence, a Btu content of 115,400 (lower heating value) is equal to 5.75 pounds of liquefied petroleum gas.

(D) Energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel" means, with respect to a liquefied natural gas fuel, the amount of such fuel having a Btu content of 128,700 (lower heating value). For purposes of the preceding sentence, a Btu content of 128,700 (lower heating value) is equal to 6.06 pounds of liquefied natural gas.

(3) Compressed natural gas

(A) In general

There is hereby imposed a tax on compressed natural gas—

(i) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of a motor vehicle or motorboat for use as a fuel in such motor vehicle or motorboat, or

(ii) used by any person as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat unless there was a taxable sale of such gas under clause (i).

The rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be 18.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline.

(B) Bus uses

No tax shall be imposed by this paragraph on any sale for use, or use, described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 6427(b)(2) (relating to school bus and intracity transportation).

(C) Administrative provisions

For purposes of applying this title with respect to the taxes imposed by this subsection, references to any liquid subject to tax under this subsection shall be treated as including references to compressed natural gas subject to tax under this paragraph, and references to gallons shall be treated as including references to energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline with respect to such gas.

(D) Energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline" means 5.66 pounds of compressed natural gas.

(b) Exemption for off-highway business use; reduction in tax for qualified methanol and ethanol fuel

(1) Exemption for off-highway business use

(A) In general

No tax shall be imposed by subsection (a) on liquids sold for use or used in an off-highway business use.

(B) Tax where other use

If a liquid on which no tax was imposed by reason of subparagraph (A) is used otherwise than in an off-highway business use, a tax shall be imposed by paragraph (1)(B), (2)(B), or (3)(A)(ii) of subsection (a) (whichever is appropriate) and by the corresponding provision of subsection (d)(1) (if any).

(C) Off-highway business use defined

For purposes of this subsection, the term "off-highway business use" has the meaning given to such term by section 6421(e)(2); except that such term shall not, for purposes of subsection (a)(1), include use in a diesel-powered train.

(2) Qualified methanol and ethanol fuel

(A) In general

In the case of any qualified methanol or ethanol fuel—

(i) the rate applicable under subsection (a)(2) shall be the applicable blender rate per gallon less than the otherwise applicable rate (6 cents per gallon in the case of a mixture none of the alcohol in which consists of ethanol), and

(ii) subsection (d)(1) shall be applied by substituting "0.05 cent" for "0.1 cent" with respect to the sales and uses to which clause (i) applies.

(B) Qualified methanol and ethanol fuel produced from coal

The term "qualified methanol or ethanol fuel" means any liquid at least 85 percent of which consists of methanol, ethanol, or other alcohol produced from coal (including peat).

(C) Applicable blender rate

For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i), the applicable blender rate is—

(i) except as provided in clause (ii), 5.4 cents, and

(ii) for sales or uses during calendar years 2001 through 2008, 1/10 of the blender amount applicable under section 40(h)(2) for the calendar year in which the sale or use occurs.

(D) Termination

On and after January 1, 2009, subparagraph (A) shall not apply.

(c) Certain liquids used as a fuel in aviation

(1) In general

There is hereby imposed a tax upon any liquid for use as a fuel other than aviation gasoline—

(A) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of an aircraft for use in such aircraft, or

(B) used by any person in an aircraft unless there was a taxable sale of such fuel under subparagraph (A).

(2) Exemption for previously taxed fuel

No tax shall be imposed by this subsection on the sale or use of any liquid for use as a fuel other than aviation gasoline if tax was imposed on such liquid under section 4081 (other than such tax at the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate) and the tax thereon was not credited or refunded.

(3) Rate of tax

The rate of tax imposed by this subsection shall be 21.8 cents per gallon (4.3 cents per gallon with respect to any sale or use for commercial aviation).

(d) Additional taxes to fund Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund

(1) Tax on sales and uses subject to tax under subsection (a)

In addition to the taxes imposed by subsection (a), there is hereby imposed a tax of 0.1 cent a gallon on the sale or use of any liquid (other than liquefied petroleum gas and other than liquefied natural gas) if tax is imposed by subsection (a)(1) or (2) on such sale or use. No tax shall be imposed under the preceding sentence on the sale or use of any liquid if tax was imposed with respect to such liquid under section 4081 at the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate.

(2) Liquids used in aviation

In addition to the taxes imposed by subsection (c), there is hereby imposed a tax of 0.1 cent a gallon on any liquid (other than gasoline (as defined in section 4083))—

(A) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of an aircraft for use as a fuel in such aircraft, or

(B) used by any person as a fuel in an aircraft unless there was a taxable sale of such liquid under subparagraph (A).

No tax shall be imposed by this paragraph on the sale or use of any liquid if there was a taxable sale of such liquid under section 4081.

(3) Diesel fuel used in trains

In the case of any sale for use or use after December 31, 2006, there is hereby imposed a tax of 0.1 cent per gallon on any liquid other than gasoline (as defined in section 4083)—

(A) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of a diesel-powered train for use as a fuel in such train, or

(B) used by any person as a fuel in a diesel-powered train unless there was a taxable sale of such fuel under subparagraph (A).

No tax shall be imposed by this paragraph on the sale or use of any liquid if tax was imposed on such liquid under section 4081.

(4) Termination

The taxes imposed by this subsection shall not apply during any period during which the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate under section 4081 does not apply.

(5) Nonapplication of exemptions other than for exports

For purposes of this section, the tax imposed under this subsection shall be determined without regard to subsections (b)(1)(A), (f), (g), (h), and (l). The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to subsection (g)(3) and so much of subsection (g)(1) as relates to vessels (within the meaning of section 4221(d)(3)) employed in foreign trade or trade between the United States and any of its possessions.

[(e) Repealed. Pub. L. 108–357, title VIII, §853(d)(2)(C), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1613]

(f) Exemption for farm use

(1) Exemption

Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, no tax shall be imposed under this section on any liquid sold for use or used on a farm for farming purposes.

(2) Use on a farm for farming purposes

For purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, use on a farm for farming purposes shall be determined in accordance with paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 6420(c).

(g) Other exemptions

Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, no tax shall be imposed under this section—

(1) on any liquid sold for use or used as supplies for vessels or aircraft (within the meaning of section 4221(d)(3));

(2) with respect to the sale of any liquid for the exclusive use of any State, any political subdivision of a State, or the District of Columbia, or with respect to the use by any of the foregoing of any liquid as a fuel;

(3) upon the sale of any liquid for export, or for shipment to a possession of the United States, and in due course so exported or shipped;

(4) with respect to the sale of any liquid to a nonprofit educational organization for its exclusive use, or with respect to the use by a nonprofit educational organization of any liquid as a fuel; and

(5) with respect to the sale of any liquid to a qualified blood collector organization (as defined in section 7701(a)(49)) for such organization's exclusive use in the collection, storage, or transportation of blood.

For purposes of paragraph (4), the term "nonprofit educational organization" means an educational organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) which is exempt from income tax under section 501(a). The term also includes a school operated as an activity of an organization described in section 501(c)(3) which is exempt from income tax under section 501(a), if such school normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of pupils or students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly carried on.

(h) Exemption for use by certain aircraft museums

(1) Exemption

Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, no tax shall be imposed under this section on any liquid sold for use or used by an aircraft museum in an aircraft or vehicle owned by such museum and used exclusively for purposes set forth in paragraph (2)(C).

(2) Definition of aircraft museum

For purposes of this subsection, the term "aircraft museum" means an organization—

(A) described in section 501(c)(3) which is exempt from income tax under section 501(a),

(B) operated as a museum under charter by a State or the District of Columbia, and

(C) operated exclusively for the procurement, care, and exhibition of aircraft of the type used for combat or transport in World War II.

[(i) Repealed. Pub. L. 108–357, title VIII, §853(d)(2)(D), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1613]

(j) Sales by United States, etc.

The taxes imposed by this section shall apply with respect to liquids sold at retail by the United States, or by any agency or instrumentality of the United States, unless sales by such agency or instrumentality are by statute specifically exempted from such taxes.

[(k) Repealed. Pub. L. 108–357, title III, §301(c)(6), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1461]

(l) Exemption for certain uses

No tax shall be imposed under this section on any liquid sold for use in, or used in, a helicopter or a fixed-wing aircraft for purposes of providing transportation with respect to which the requirements of subsection (f) or (g) of section 4261 are met.

(m) Certain alcohol fuels

(1) In general

In the case of the sale or use of any partially exempt methanol or ethanol fuel the rate of the tax imposed by subsection (a)(2) shall be—

(A) after September 30, 1997, and before October 1, 2028—

(i) in the case of fuel none of the alcohol in which consists of ethanol, 9.15 cents per gallon, and

(ii) in any other case, 11.3 cents per gallon, and

(B) after September 30, 2028—

(i) in the case of fuel none of the alcohol in which consists of ethanol, 2.15 cents per gallon, and

(ii) in any other case, 4.3 cents per gallon.

(2) Partially exempt methanol or ethanol fuel

The term "partially exempt methanol or ethanol fuel" means any liquid at least 85 percent of which consists of methanol, ethanol, or other alcohol produced from natural gas.

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Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(iii)(I). Pub. L. 117–58, §80102(a)(1)(A), substituted "September 30, 2028" for "September 30, 2022".

Subsec. (m)(1)(A). Pub. L. 117–58, §80102(a)(2)(A), substituted "October 1, 2028" for "October 1, 2022" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (m)(1)(B). Pub. L. 117–58, §80102(a)(1)(B), substituted "September 30, 2028" for "September 30, 2022" in introductory provisions.

2015—Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(iii)(I). Pub. L. 114–94, §31102(a)(1)(A), substituted "September 30, 2022" for "September 30, 2016".

Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 114–41, §2008(a)(1), added cl. (ii). Former cl. (ii) redesignated (iii).

Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 114–41, §2008(b)(3), struck out "liquefied natural gas," before "any liquid fuel" and substituted "peat) and" for "peat), and".

Pub. L. 114–41, §2008(a)(1), redesignated cl. (ii) as (iii).

Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 114–41, §2008(b)(1), added cl. (iv).

Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 114–41, §2008(a)(2), added subpar. (C).

Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 114–41, §2008(b)(2), added subpar. (D).

Subsec. (a)(3)(D). Pub. L. 114–41, §2008(c), added subpar. (D).

Subsec. (m)(1)(A). Pub. L. 114–94, §31102(a)(2)(A), substituted "October 1, 2022" for "October 1, 2016" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (m)(1)(B). Pub. L. 114–94, §31102(a)(1)(B), substituted "September 30, 2022" for "September 30, 2016" in introductory provisions.

2012—Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(iii)(I). Pub. L. 112–141, §40102(a)(1)(A), substituted "September 30, 2016" for "June 30, 2012".

Pub. L. 112–140, §§1(c), 402(a)(1)(A), temporarily substituted "July 6, 2012" for "June 30, 2012". See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–102, §402(a)(1)(A), substituted "June 30, 2012" for "March 31, 2012".

Subsec. (m)(1)(A). Pub. L. 112–141, §40102(a)(2)(A), substituted "October 1, 2016" for "July 1, 2012" in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 112–140, §§1(c), 402(a)(2)(A), temporarily substituted "July 7, 2012" for "July 1, 2012" in introductory provisions. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–102, §402(a)(2)(A), substituted "July 1, 2012" for "April 1, 2012" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (m)(1)(B). Pub. L. 112–141, §40102(a)(1)(B), substituted "September 30, 2016" for "June 30, 2012" in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 112–140, §§1(c), 402(a)(1)(B), temporarily substituted "July 6, 2012" for "June 30, 2012" in introductory provisions. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–102, §402(a)(1)(B), substituted "June 30, 2012" for "March 31, 2012" in introductory provisions.

2011—Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(iii)(I). Pub. L. 112–30, §142(a)(1)(A), substituted "March 31, 2012" for "September 30, 2011".

Subsec. (m)(1)(A). Pub. L. 112–30, §142(a)(2)(A), substituted "April 1, 2012" for "October 1, 2011" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (m)(1)(B). Pub. L. 112–30, §142(a)(1)(B), substituted "March 31, 2012" for "September 30, 2011" in introductory provisions.

2007—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 110–172, §6(d)(1)(A), inserted last sentence.

Subsec. (d)(5). Pub. L. 110–172, §6(d)(2)(A), (3), inserted "(b)(1)(A)," after "without regard to subsections", struck out "(other than with respect to any sale for export under paragraph (3) thereof)" after "(f), (g)", and inserted last sentence.

2006—Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 109–432, §208(c), substituted "and ethanol fuel produced from coal" for "or ethanol fuel" in heading.

Subsec. (b)(2)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 109–432, §208(b), substituted "2008" for "2007".

Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 109–432, §208(a), substituted "January 1, 2009" for "October 1, 2007".

Subsec. (g)(5). Pub. L. 109–280, which directed the addition of par. (5) to section 4041(g), without specifying the act to be amended, was executed to subsec. (g) of this section, which is section 4041 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

2005—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 109–59, §11161(b)(3)(A), struck out last sentence which read as follows: "This subparagraph shall not apply to aviation-grade kerosene."

Pub. L. 109–58, §1362(b)(2)(A), inserted "(other than such tax at the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate)" after "section 4081".

Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(iii)(I). Pub. L. 109–59, §11101(a)(1)(A), substituted "2011" for "2005".

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 109–59, §11113(a)(3), substituted "Alternative fuels" for "Special motor fuels" in heading.

Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 109–58, §1362(b)(2)(A), inserted "(other than such tax at the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate)" after "section 4081" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 109–59, §11113(a)(1)(C), struck out concluding provisions which read as follows: "In the case of any sale or use after September 30, 2011, clause (ii) shall be applied by substituting '3.2 cents' for '13.6 cents', and clause (iii) shall be applied by substituting '2.8 cents' for '11.9 cents'."

Pub. L. 109–59, §11101(a)(1)(B), substituted "2011" for "2005" in concluding provisions.

Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(i). Pub. L. 109–59, §11113(a)(1)(A), inserted "and" at end.

Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 109–59, §11151(e)(2), substituted "section 45K(c)(3)" for "section 29(c)(3)".

Pub. L. 109–59, §11113(a)(1)(B), (D), added cl. (ii) and struck out former cl. (ii) which read as follows: "13.6 cents per gallon in the case of liquefied petroleum gas, and".

Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 109–59, §11113(a)(1)(B), struck out cl. (iii) which read as follows: "11.9 cents per gallon in the case of liquefied natural gas."

Subsec. (a)(3)(A). Pub. L. 109–59, §11113(a)(2)(A), substituted "18.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline" for "48.54 cents per MCF (determined at standard temperature and pressure)" in concluding provisions.

Subsec. (a)(3)(C). Pub. L. 109–59, §11113(a)(2)(B), substituted "energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline" for "MCF".

Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 109–58, §1362(b)(2)(B), which directed amendment of subpar. (A) by striking out "or (d)(1))", was executed by striking out "or (d)(1)" after "subsection (a)" to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–59, §11161(b)(1)(D), substituted "Certain liquids used as a fuel in aviation" for "Aviation-grade kerosene" in heading.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 109–59, §11161(b)(1)(A), substituted "any liquid for use as a fuel other than aviation gasoline" for "aviation-grade kerosene" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 109–59, §11161(b)(1)(B), substituted "liquid for use as a fuel other than aviation gasoline" for "aviation-grade kerosene".

Pub. L. 109–58, §1362(b)(2)(A), inserted "(other than such tax at the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate)" after "section 4081".

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 109–59, §11161(b)(1)(C), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: "The rate of tax imposed by this subsection shall be the rate of tax applicable under section 4081(a)(2)(A)(iv) which is in effect at the time of such sale or use."

Subsec. (d)(5). Pub. L. 109–58, §1362(b)(2)(C), added par. (5).

Subsec. (m)(1)(A), (B). Pub. L. 109–59, §11101(a)(1)(C), substituted "2011" for "2005" in introductory provisions.

2004—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 108–357, §853(a)(6)(B), inserted "and kerosene" after "diesel fuel" in heading.

Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 108–357, §853(a)(6)(A), inserted at end "This subparagraph shall not apply to aviation-grade kerosene."

Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(ii)(I) to (III). Pub. L. 108–357, §241(a)(1), added subcls. (I) to (III) and struck out former subcls. (I) to (III) which read as follows:

"(I) 6.8 cents per gallon after September 30, 1993, and before October 1, 1995,

"(II) 5.55 cents per gallon after September 30, 1995, and before November 1, 1998, and

"(III) 4.3 cents per gallon after October 31, 1998."

Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 108–357, §301(c)(5), substituted "coal (including peat)" for "a substance other than petroleum or natural gas".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–357, §853(d)(2)(A), amended heading and text of subsec. (c) generally, substituting provisions relating to imposition of tax upon aviation-grade kerosene and providing exemption for fuel previously taxed under section 4081, for provisions relating to imposition of tax on nongasoline fuels where no tax had been imposed under section 4091.

Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 108–357, §853(d)(2)(B), substituted "section 4081" for "section 4091" in concluding provisions.

Subsec. (d)(3), (4). Pub. L. 108–357, §241(a)(2)(A), added par. (3) and redesignated former par. (3) as (4).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 108–357, §853(d)(2)(C), struck out heading and text of subsec. (e). Text read as follows: "If a liquid on which tax was imposed on the sale thereof is taxable at a higher rate under subsection (c)(1) of this section on the use thereof, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to the difference between the tax so imposed and the tax payable at such higher rate."

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 108–357, §853(d)(2)(D), struck out heading and text of subsec. (i). Text read as follows: "If any liquid is sold by any person for use as a fuel in an aircraft, it shall be presumed for purposes of this section that a tax imposed by this section applies to the sale of such liquid unless the purchaser is registered in such manner (and furnished such information in respect of the use of the liquid) as the Secretary shall by regulations provide."

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 108–357, §301(c)(6), struck out subsec. (k) which related to rates of tax in the case of the sale or use of any fuels containing alcohol.

Subsec. (m)(1). Pub. L. 108–357, §853(d)(2)(E), reenacted heading without change and amended text of par. (1) generally, substituting provisions relating to rates of tax after Sept. 30, 1997, and before Oct. 1, 2005, and rates of tax after Sept. 30, 2005, for provisions relating to rates of tax after Sept. 30, 1997, and before Oct. 1, 2005, rates of tax after Sept. 30, 2005, and rate of tax imposed by subsec. (c)(1).

1998—Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(ii)(II). Pub. L. 105–178, §9006(a)(1), substituted "November 1, 1998" for "October 1, 1999".

Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(ii)(III). Pub. L. 105–178, §9006(a)(2), substituted "October 31, 1998" for "September 30, 1999".

Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(iii)(I). Pub. L. 105–178, §9002(a)(1)(A), substituted "2005" for "1999".

Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 105–178, §9002(a)(1)(B), substituted "2005" for "1999" in concluding provisions.

Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i). Pub. L. 105–178, §9003(b)(2)(A)(i), substituted "the applicable blender rate" for "5.4 cents".

Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105–178, §9003(b)(2)(A)(ii), added subpar. (C). Former subpar. (C) redesignated (D).

Pub. L. 105–178, §9003(a)(1)(A), substituted "2007" for "2000".

Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 105–178, §9003(b)(2)(A)(ii), redesignated subpar. (C) as (D).

Subsec. (k)(3). Pub. L. 105–178, §9003(a)(1)(B), substituted "2007" for "2000".

Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 105–206 substituted "subsection (f) or (g)" for "subsection (e) or (f)".

Subsec. (m)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105–178, §9002(a)(1)(C), substituted "2005" for "1999" in two places.

1997—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105–34, §902(b)(1), substituted "or a diesel-powered train" for ", a diesel-powered train, or a diesel-powered boat" in cls. (i) and (ii) and "vehicle or train" for "vehicle, train, or boat" in cl. (i).

Subsec. (a)(1)(D). Pub. L. 105–34, §902(b)(2), struck out heading and text of subpar. (D). Text read as follows: "In the case of any sale for use, or use, of fuel in a diesel-powered motorboat—

"(i) no tax shall be imposed by subsection (a) or (d)(1) during the period beginning on the date which is 7 days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and ending on December 31, 1997,

"(ii) effective during the period after September 30, 1999, and before January 1, 2000, the rate of tax imposed by this paragraph is 24.3 cents per gallon, and

"(iii) the termination of the tax under subsection (d) shall not occur before January 1, 2000."

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105–34, §907(a)(1), amended heading and text of par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "There is hereby imposed a tax on benzol, benzene, naphtha, liquefied petroleum gas, casing head and natural gasoline, or any other liquid (other than kerosene, gas oil, or fuel oil, or any product taxable under section 4081)—

"(A) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of a motor vehicle or motorboat for use as a fuel in such motor vehicle or motorboat, or

"(B) used by any person as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat unless there was a taxable sale of such liquid under subparagraph (A).

The rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be the rate of tax specified in section 4081(a)(2)(A)(i) on gasoline which is in effect at the time of such sale or use."

Pub. L. 105–34, §1601(f)(4)(B), substituted "section 4081(a)(2)(A)(i)" for "section 4081(a)(2)(A)" in concluding provisions.

Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–34, §1032(e)(1), struck out "kerosene," after "(other than" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 105–34, §1032(e)(2), substituted "kerosene and any other liquid" for "any liquid" in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 105–34, §1435(b), inserted "or by reason of section 4261(h)" before period at end.

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 105–2 amended heading and text of par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The taxes imposed by paragraph (1) shall apply during the period beginning on September 1, 1982, and ending on December 31, 1995, and during the period beginning on the date which is 7 calendar days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and ending on December 31, 1996. The termination under the preceding sentence shall not apply to so much of the tax imposed by paragraph (1) as does not exceed 4.3 cents per gallon."

Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 105–34, §1031(a)(3), substituted "September 30, 2007" for "September 30, 1997".

Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 105–34, §907(a)(2), inserted "and other than liquefied natural gas" after "liquefied petroleum gas".

Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 105–34, §1601(f)(4)(A), struck out "helicopter" after "certain" in heading and inserted "or a fixed-wing aircraft" after "helicopter" in text.

Subsec. (m)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105–34, §907(b), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: "the rate of the tax imposed by subsection (a)(2) shall be—

"(i) 11.3 cents per gallon after September 30, 1993, and before October 1, 1999, and

"(ii) 4.3 cents per gallon after September 30, 1999, and".

1996—Subsec. (a)(1)(D). Pub. L. 104–188, §1208, added cl. (i) and redesignated former cls. (i) and (ii) as (ii) and (iii), respectively.

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 104–188, §1609(g)(3)(A), redesignated par. (4) as (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows:

"(2) Gasoline.—There is hereby imposed a tax (at the rate specified in paragraph (3)) upon gasoline (as defined in section 4083)—

"(A) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of an aircraft, for use as a fuel in such aircraft in noncommercial aviation; or

"(B) used by any person as a fuel in an aircraft in noncommercial aviation, unless there was a taxable sale of such product under subparagraph (A).

The tax imposed by this paragraph shall be in addition to any tax imposed under section 4081."

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 104–188, §1609(g)(3), redesignated par. (5) as (3) and substituted "paragraph (1)" for "paragraphs (1) and (2)", and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows:

"(3) Rate of tax.—The rate of tax imposed by paragraph (2) on any gasoline is 1 cent per gallon."

Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 104–188, §1609(g)(3)(A), redesignated par. (4) as (2).

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 104–188, §1609(g)(3)(A), redesignated par. (5) as (3).

Pub. L. 104–188, §1609(a)(3), inserted ", and during the period beginning on the date which is 7 calendar days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and ending on December 31, 1996" after "December 31, 1995".

Subsec. (k)(1)(A) to (C). Pub. L. 104–188, §1609(g)(4)(A), inserted "and" at end of subpar. (A), substituted period for ", and" at end of subpar. (B), and struck out subpar. (C) which read as follows: "no tax shall be imposed by subsection (c)(2)."

1993—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(3), amended heading and text of par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "There is hereby imposed a tax on any liquid (other than any product taxable under section 4081)—

"(A) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of a diesel-powered highway vehicle or diesel-powered boat for use as a fuel in such vehicle or boat, or

"(B) used by any person as a fuel in a diesel-powered highway vehicle or diesel-powered boat unless there was a taxable sale of such liquid under subparagraph (A).

The rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be the sum of the Highway Trust Fund financing rate and the diesel fuel deficit reduction rate in effect under section 4091 at the time of such sale or use. No tax shall be imposed by this paragraph on the sale or use of any liquid if there was a taxable sale of such liquid under section 4091."

Pub. L. 103–66, §13163(a)(2), substituted "diesel-powered highway vehicle or diesel-powered boat" for "diesel-powered highway vehicle" in subpars. (A) and (B) and "such vehicle or boat" for "such vehicle" in subpar. (A).

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(4), in introductory provisions, struck out "or paragraph (1) of this subsection" after "section 4081" and, in closing provisions, substituted "The rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be the rate of tax specified in section 4081(a)(2)(A) on gasoline which is in effect at the time of such sale or use." for "The rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be the sum of the Highway Trust Fund financing rate and the deficit reduction rate in effect under section 4081 at the time of such sale or use."

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 103–66, §13241(e)(1), added par. (3).

Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(5)(A), substituted "paragraph (1)(B), (2)(B), or (3)(A)(ii)" for "paragraph (1)(B) or (2)(B)" and inserted before period at end "(if any)".

Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(5)(B), inserted before period at end "; except that such term shall not, for purposes of subsection (a)(1), include use in a diesel-powered train".

Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(5)(C), struck out "Highway Trust Fund financing" before "rate applicable".

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(6), substituted "The rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be the rate of tax specified in section 4091(b)(1) which is in effect at the time of such sale or use." for "The rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be the sum of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund financing rate and the aviation fuel deficit reduction rate in effect under section 4091 at the time of such sale or use." in concluding provisions.

Pub. L. 103–66, §13241(b)(2)(B)(iii), struck out "of 17.5 cents per gallon" before "upon any liquid" in introductory provisions and inserted "The rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be the sum of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund financing rate and the aviation fuel deficit reduction rate in effect under section 4091 at the time of such sale or use." before last sentence in concluding provisions.

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(7), substituted "gasoline (as defined in section 4083)" for "any product taxable under section 4081".

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 103–66, §13241(b)(2)(A), amended heading and text of par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The rate of tax imposed by paragraph (2) on any gasoline is the excess of 15 cents a gallon over the sum of the Highway Trust Fund financing rate plus the deficit reduction rate at which tax was imposed on such gasoline under section 4081."

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(8), inserted at end "The termination under the preceding sentence shall not apply to so much of the tax imposed by paragraph (1) as does not exceed 4.3 cents per gallon."

Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 103–66, §13241(e)(2), substituted "subsection (a)(1) or (2)" for "subsection (a)" before "on such sale or use".

Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(9), (10), redesignated par. (3) as (2), substituted "(other than gasoline (as defined in section 4083))" for "(other than any product taxable under section 4081)", and struck out heading and text of former par. (2). Text read as follows: "There is hereby imposed a tax of 0.1 cent a gallon on any liquid (other than a product taxable under section 4081)—

"(A) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of a diesel-powered train for use as a fuel in such train, or

"(B) used by any person as a fuel in a diesel-powered train unless there was a taxable sale of such liquid under subparagraph (A).

No tax shall be imposed by this paragraph on the sale or use of any liquid if there was a taxable sale of such liquid under section 4091."

Subsec. (d)(3), (4). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(9), redesignated pars. (3) and (4) as (2) and (3), respectively.

Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 103–66, §13241(f)(1), struck out heading and text of par. (3). Text read as follows: "Except with respect to the taxes imposed by subsection (d), paragraph (1) shall not apply on and after October 1, 1999."

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 103–66, §13241(f)(2), struck out at end "Except with respect to the taxes imposed by subsection (d), paragraphs (2) and (4) shall not apply on and after October 1, 1999."

Subsec. (k)(1)(A). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(11), struck out "Highway Trust Fund financing" before "rates under paragraphs" and substituted "section 4081(c)" for "sections 4081(c) and 4091(c), as the case may be".

Subsec. (k)(1)(B). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(12), substituted "4091(c)" for "4091(d)".

Subsec. (m)(1)(A). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(13), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: "under subsection (a)(2)—

"(i) the Highway Trust Fund financing rate shall be 5.75 cents per gallon, and

"(ii) the deficit reduction rate shall be 5.55 cents per gallon."

Pub. L. 103–66, §13241(c), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: "under subsection (a)(2) the Highway Trust Fund financing rate shall be 5.75 cents per gallon and the deficit reduction rate shall be 1.25 cents per gallon, and".

Subsec. (m)(1)(B). Pub. L. 103–66, §13242(d)(13), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: "the rate of the tax imposed by subsection (c)(1) shall be the comparable rate under section 4091(d)(1)."

1991—Subsecs. (f)(3), (g). Pub. L. 102–240 substituted "1999" for "1995".

1990—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(b)(6)(C)(i), struck out "of 15 cents a gallon" after "imposed a tax" in introductory provisions and inserted before last sentence "The rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be the sum of the Highway Trust Fund financing rate and the diesel fuel deficit reduction rate in effect under section 4091 at the time of such sale or use."

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(b)(3), substituted "imposed a tax" for "imposed a tax of 9 cents a gallon" in introductory provisions and inserted at end "The rate of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be the sum of the Highway Trust Fund financing rate and the deficit reduction rate in effect under section 4081 at the time of such sale or use."

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(b)(6)(C)(ii), struck out par. (3) which provided that on and after Oct. 1, 1993, the taxes imposed by subsec. (a) shall not apply.

Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i). Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(b)(6)(D), amended cl. (i) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (i) read as follows: "subsection (a)(2) shall be applied by substituting '3 cents' for '9 cents', and".

Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(e)(1), substituted "2000" for "1993".

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 101–508, §11213(b)(2)(A), substituted "17.5 cents" for "14 cents".

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(a)(4), substituted "15 cents" for "12 cents" and "the sum of the Highway Trust Fund financing rate plus the deficit reduction rate" for "the Highway Trust Fund financing rate".

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 101–508, §11213(d)(2)(B), substituted "1995" for "1990".

Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 101–508, §11213(e)(3), struck out par. (6) which provided cross reference to section 4283 for reduction of rates of taxes imposed by subsec. (c)(1) and (2) in certain circumstances.

Subsecs. (f)(3), (g). Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(d)(1), (2), substituted "1995" for "1993".

Subsec. (k)(1)(A). Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(b)(6)(E)(i), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: "subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting '9 cents' for '15 cents', and".

Subsec. (k)(1)(B). Pub. L. 101–508, §11213(b)(2)(B)(i), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: "no tax shall be imposed by subsection (c)(1), and".

Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(b)(6)(E)(i), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: "subsection (a)(2) shall be applied by substituting '3 cents' for '9 cents', and".

Subsec. (k)(1)(C). Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(b)(6)(E)(i), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) read as follows: "no tax shall be imposed by subsection (c)."

Subsec. (k)(3). Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(e)(2), substituted "2000" for "1993".

Subsec. (m)(1)(A). Pub. L. 101–508, §11211(b)(6)(F), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: "subsection (a)(2) shall be applied by substituting '4½ cents' for '9 cents', and".

Subsec. (m)(1)(B). Pub. L. 101–508, §11213(b)(2)(B)(ii), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: "no tax shall be imposed by subsection (c)."

1988—Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 100–647, §2001(d)(3)(A), inserted reference to subsection (d)(1).

Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 100–647, §2001(d)(3)(B), inserted "and by the corresponding provision of subsection (d)(1)" before the period.

Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 100–647, §1017(c)(3), substituted "section 6421(e)(2)" for "section 6421(d)(2)".

Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 100–647, §2001(d)(3)(D), amended subpar. (A) generally, inserting "(i)" before "subsection (a)(2)" and adding cl. (ii).

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 100–647, §2001(d)(3)(C), struck out par. (3) which coordinated subsec. (b) with taxes imposed by subsec. (d).

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 100–647, §2001(d)(2), substituted "the Highway Trust Fund financing rate at which" for "the rate at which".

Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 100–647, §1017(c)(4), amended par. (3) generally, substituting "paragraph (1) shall not apply on and after October 1, 1993" for "on and after October 1, 1993, paragraph (1) shall not apply".

1987—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–203, §10502(b)(1), in heading substituted "Tax on diesel fuel where no tax imposed on fuel under section 4091" for "Diesel fuel" and in text inserted sentence at end that no tax be imposed by this paragraph on the sale or use of any liquid if there was a taxable sale of such liquid under section 4091.

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 100–17, §502(a)(1), substituted "1993" for "1988".

Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 100–17, §502(b)(1), substituted "1993" for "1988".

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 100–203, §10502(b)(2), in heading substituted "Tax on nongasoline fuels where no tax imposed on fuel under section 4091" for "In general" and in text inserted sentence at end that no tax be imposed by this paragraph on the sale or use of any liquid if there was a taxable sale of such liquid under section 4091.

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 100–223, §402(b), substituted "1990" for "1987".

Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 100–223, §405(b)(3), added par. (6).

Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 100–203, §10502(b)(3), added par. (1), substituting new heading for "Liquids other than gasoline, etc., used in motor vehicles, motorboats, or trains", and struck out text of former par. (1) which read as follows: "In addition to the taxes imposed by subsection (a), there is hereby imposed a tax of 0.1 cents a gallon on benzol, benzene, naphtha, casing head and natural gasoline, or any other liquid (other than kerosene, gas oil, liquefied petroleum gas, or fuel oil, or any product taxable under section 4081)—

"(A) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of a motor vehicle, motorboat, or train for use as a fuel in such motor vehicle, motorboat, or train, or

"(B) used by any person as a fuel in a motor vehicle, motorboat, or train unless there was a taxable sale of such liquid under subparagraph (A)."

Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 100–203, §10502(b)(3), added par. (2), substituting new heading for "Liquids used in aviation", and struck out text of former par. (2) which read as follows: "In addition to the taxes imposed by subsection (c) and section 4081, there is hereby imposed a tax of 0.1 cents a gallon on any liquid—

"(A) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, or other operator of an aircraft for use as a fuel in such aircraft, or

"(B) used by any person as a fuel in an aircraft unless there was a taxable sale of such liquid under subparagraph (A).

The tax imposed by this paragraph shall not apply to any product taxable under section 4081 which is used as a fuel in an aircraft other than in noncommercial aviation."

Subsec. (d)(3), (4). Pub. L. 100–203, §10502(b)(3), added par. (3) and redesignated former par. (3) as (4).

Subsecs. (f)(3), (g). Pub. L. 100–17, §502(b)(2), (3), substituted "1993" for "1988".

Subsec. (k)(3). Pub. L. 100–17, §502(c)(1), substituted "September 30, 1993" for "December 31, 1992".

Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 100–223, §404(b), amended subsec. (l) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (l) read as follows: "No tax shall be imposed under this section on any liquid sold for use in, or used in, a helicopter for the purpose of—

"(1) transporting individuals, equipment, or supplies in the exploration for, or the development or removal of, hard minerals, oil, or gas, or

"(2) the planting, cultivation, cutting or transportation of, or caring for, trees (including logging operation),

but only if the helicopter does not take off from, or land at, a facility eligible for assistance under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970, or otherwise use services provided pursuant to the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 during such use."

Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 100–203, §10502(b)(4), struck out subsec. (n) which related to tax on diesel fuel for highway vehicle use being imposed on sale to retailer.

1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–514, §422(a)(2), substituted "reduction in tax" for "exemption" in heading.

Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 99–514, §422(a)(1), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: "No tax shall be imposed by subsection (a) on any qualified methanol or ethanol fuel."

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 99–499, §521(d)(1), added par. (3).

Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 99–499, §521(a)(2), added subsec. (d) and redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e).

Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 99–499, §521(d)(2), substituted "Except with respect to the taxes imposed by subsection (d), on and after" for "On and after".

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 99–499, §521(d)(3), substituted "Except with respect to the taxes imposed by subsection (d), paragraphs" for "Paragraphs" in last sentence.

Subsec. (l)(1). Pub. L. 99–514, §1879(c)(1), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows:

"transporting individuals, equipment, or supplies in—

"(A) the exploration for, or the development or removal of, hard minerals, or

"(B) the exploration for oil or gas, or".

Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 99–514, §1702(a), added subsec. (n).

1984—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 98–369, §911(a), substituted "15 cents" for "9 cents".

Subsec. (k)(1). Pub. L. 98–369, §912(a), in amending par. (1) generally, substituted "liquid" for "liquid fuel" in provisions preceding subpar. (A), in subpar. (A), substituted "subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting '9 cents' for '15 cents', and" for "subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting '4 cents' for '9 cents' each place it appears, and", added subpar. (B), and redesignated former subpar. (B) as (C).

Subsec. (l)(1). Pub. L. 98–369, §1018(a), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and added subpar. (B).

Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 98–369, §913(a), added subsec. (m).

1983—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–424, §§511(a)(2), 516(a)(1)(A), added subsec. (a), and struck out former subsec. (a) which provided for a tax of 4 cents a gallon on diesel fuel.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–424, §511(b)(1), (c)(2), added subsec. (b), and struck out former subsec. (b) which provided for a tax of 4 cents a gallon on special motor fuels.

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 97–424, §511(g)(1), substituted provision that the rate of tax imposed by par. (2) on any gasoline is the excess of 12 cents a gallon over the rate at which tax was imposed on such gasoline under section 4081 for provision that the rate of tax imposed by par. (2) was 8 cents a gallon (10½ cents a gallon in the case of any gasoline with respect to which a tax was imposed under section 4081 at the rate set forth in subsec. (b) thereof).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 97–424, §516(a)(1)(B), struck out subsec. (e) which provided that the taxes imposed by subsecs. (a) and (b) would be 1½ cents a gallon and that second and third sentences of subsecs. (a) and (b) would not apply on and after Oct. 1, 1984.

Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 97–424, §516(b)(1)(A), added par. (3).

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 97–424, §516(b)(1)(B), inserted provision that pars. (2) and (4) shall not apply on and after Oct. 1, 1988.

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 97–424, §511(d)(2), in par. (1) substituted provisions for a 4-cent tax on the sale or use of any liquid fuel at least 10 percent of which consists of alcohol for provisions that no tax be imposed by this section on the sale or use of such fuel, and in par. (2) substituted "to which paragraph (1) applied" for "on which tax was not imposed by reason of this subsection" after "alcohol" and inserted provision that any tax imposed on such sale shall be reduced by the amount (if any) of the tax imposed on the sale of such mixture.

1982—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–248, §279(a), in par. (1) substituted "14 cents" for "7 cents", in par. (3) substituted "8 cents a gallon (10½ cents a gallon in the case of any gasoline with respect to which a tax is imposed under section 4081 at the rate set forth in subsection (b) thereof)" for "3 cents a gallon", and in par. (5) substituted provisions that the taxes imposed by pars. (1) and (2) shall apply during the period beginning on Sept. 1, 1982, and ending on Dec. 31, 1987, for provisions that on and after Oct. 1, 1980, the taxes imposed by pars. (1) and (2) would not apply.

Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 97–248, §279(b)(1), added subsec. (l).

1980—Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 96–298 extended termination date to "October 1, 1980" from "July 1, 1980".

Subsec. (k)(3). Pub. L. 96–223 added par. (3).

1978—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95–618, §§222(a)(2), 233(a)(3)(B), substituted ", in a qualified business use" for "otherwise than as a fuel in a highway vehicle (A) which (at the time of such sale or use) is registered, or is required to be registered, for highway use under the laws of any State or foreign country, or (B) which, in the case of a highway vehicle owned by the United States, is used on the highway" and "is used otherwise than in a qualified business use" for "is used as a fuel in a highway vehicle (A) which (at the time of such use) is registered, or is required to be registered, for highway use under the laws of any State or foreign country, or (B) which, in the case of a highway vehicle owned by the United States, is used on the highway" and inserted provision that for purposes of this subsection "qualified business use" has the meaning given to such term by section 6421(d)(2).

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 95–599, §502(b), struck out termination date of Sept. 30, 1979 for 3 cents per gallon rate of tax and struck out provision for a 5½ cents per gallon rate of tax after such date.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–599, §502(a)(1), substituted "1984" for "1979".

Subsec. (h)(2). Pub. L. 95–600, §703(l)(1), substituted "term 'aircraft museum' means" for "term 'aircraft' means".

Subsecs. (i), (j). Pub. L. 95–600, §703(l)(2), redesignated subsec. (i), relating to sales by United States, or by any agency or instrumentality of United States, as (j).

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 95–618, §221(b)(1), added subsec. (k).

1976—Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 94–280, §303(a)(1), substituted "1979" for "1977" in two places.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 94–280, §303(a)(2), substituted "1979" for "1977".

Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(b)(13(A), struck out "or his delegate" after "Secretary".

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 94–455, §§1904(a)(1)(B), 1906(b)(13)(A), designated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted "Other exemptions" for "Exemptions for use as supplies for vessels" after "(g)", struck out "or his delegate" after "Secretary", and added pars. (2) to (4) and definition of "nonprofit educational organization".

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 94–530 added subsec. (h). Former subsec. (h) redesignated "(i) Registration".

Pub. L. 94–455, §1906(b)(13)(A), struck out "or his delegate" after "Secretary".

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 94–455, §1904(a)(1)(C), added subsec. (i) relating to sales by United States.

Pub. L. 94–530 redesignated former subsec. (h) as "(i) Registration".

1970—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91–258, §202(b)(1) and (2), substituted "motor vehicle or motorboat" for "motor vehicle, motorboat, or airplane", twice in par. (1) and once in par. (2), and "in" for "for the propulsion of" in par. (1) preceding "such motor vehicle", in par. (2) preceding "a motor vehicle" and in text following par. (2) before "a highway vehicle (A)" in two places, respectively.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 91–258, §202(a), added subsec. (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (e).

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 91–605, §303(a)(1), substituted "1977" for "1972" in two places.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 91–258, §202(a), added subsec. (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (f).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 91–605, §303(a)(2), substituted "1977" for "1972".

Pub. L. 91–258, §202(a), redesignated former subsec. (c) as (e), substituting in par. (1) "subsections (a) and (b)" and "," for "this section" and ";". Former subsec. (e) redesignated (g).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 91–258, §202(a), redesignated former subsec. (d) as (f), substituting in par. (1) prohibition against imposition of tax "under this section on any liquid sold for use or used on a farm for farming purposes" for prior provisions that "(A) no tax shall be imposed under subsection (a)(1) or (b)(1) on the sale of any liquid sold for use on a farm for farming purposes, and (B) no tax shall be imposed under subsection (a)(2) or (b)(2) on the use of any liquid used on a farm for farming purposes".

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 91–258, §202(a), redesignated former subsec. (e) as (g), substituting "this section on any liquid sold" for "subsection (b) in the case of any fuel sold".

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 91–258, §202(a), added subsec. (h).

1965—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 89–44 inserted "casinghead and natural gasoline," after "liquefied petroleum gas," in text preceding par. (1).

1961—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 87–61, §201(a), increased tax on diesel fuel from 3 to 4 cents a gallon, and substituted "a tax of 2 cents a gallon shall be imposed under paragraph (2)" for "a tax of 1 cent a gallon shall be imposed under paragraph (2)".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 87–61, §201(a), increased tax on special motor fuels from 3 to 4 cents a gallon, and substituted "a tax of 2 cents a gallon shall be imposed under paragraph (2)" for "a tax of 1 cent a gallon shall be imposed under paragraph (2)".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 87–61, §201(c), substituted "October 1, 1972" for "July 1, 1972".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 87–61, §201(d), repealed subsec. (f) which authorized a temporary increase in taxes under subsecs. (a) and (b).

1959—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 86–342, §201(b)(2), struck out "in lieu of 3 cents a gallon" after "shall be 2 cents a gallon".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 86–342, §201(b)(1), added subsec. (f).

1958—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 85–859 added subsec. (e).

1956—Subsec. (a). Act June 29, 1956, §202(a), increased tax on diesel fuel from 2 cents a gallon to 3 cents a gallon, and inserted provisions which retained tax at 2 cents a gallon for diesel fuel used in vehicles not registered, and not required to be registered, for highway use, or vehicles owned by the United States and not used on the highway.

Subsec. (b). Act June 29, 1956, §202(b), increased tax on special motor fuels from 2 cents a gallon to 3 cents a gallon, and inserted provisions which retained tax at 2 cents a gallon for special motor fuels sold for use or used otherwise than as a fuel for the propulsion of a highway vehicle which is registered, or is required to be registered, for highway use, or vehicles owned by the United States used on the highway.

Subsec. (c). Act June 29, 1956, §202(c), substituted "July 1, 1972" for "April 1, 1956" and provided for nonapplication of second and third sentences of subsec. (a) and (b).

Act Mar. 29, 1956, substituted "April 1, 1957" for "April 1, 1956".

Subsec. (d). Act Apr. 2, 1956, added subsec. (d).

1955—Subsec. (c). Act Mar. 30, 1955, substituted "April 1, 1956" for "April 1, 1955".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2021 Amendment

Pub. L. 117–58, div. H, title I, §80102(f), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1328, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4051, 4071, 4081, 4221, 4481 to 4483, 6412, and 9503 of this title and section 200310 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs] shall take effect on October 1, 2021."

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–94, div. C, title XXXI, §31102(f), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1728, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4051, 4071, 4081, 4221, 4481 to 4483, 6412, and 9503 of this title and section 200310 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs] shall take effect on October 1, 2016."

Pub. L. 114–41, title II, §2008(d), July 31, 2015, 129 Stat. 460, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to any sale or use of fuel after December 31, 2015."

Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–141, div. D, title I, §40102(f), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 845, provided that: "Except as otherwise provided in this section, the amendments made by this section [amending this section, sections 4051, 4071, 4081, 4221, 4481 to 4483, 6412, and 9503 of this title, and former section 460l–11 of Title 16, Conservation] shall take effect on July 1, 2012."

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–140 to cease to be effective on July 6, 2012, with text as amended by Pub. L. 112–140 to revert back to read as it did on the day before June 29, 2012, and amendments by Pub. L. 112–141 to be executed as if Pub. L. 112–140 had not been enacted, see section 1(c) of Pub. L. 112–140, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.

Pub. L. 112–140, title IV, §402(f), June 29, 2012, 126 Stat. 403, provided that:

"(1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section [amending this section, sections 4051, 4071, 4081, 4221, 4482, 4483, 6412, and 9503 of this title, and former section 460l–11 of Title 16, Conservation] shall take effect on July 1, 2012.

"(2) Technical correction.—The amendment made by subsection (e) [amending section 4482 of this title] shall take effect as if included in section 402 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 [Pub. L. 112–102]."

Pub. L. 112–102, title IV, §402(f), Mar. 30, 2012, 126 Stat. 283, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section, sections 4051, 4071, 4081, 4221, 4481 to 4483, 6412, and 9503 of this title, and former section 460l–11 of Title 16, Conservation] shall take effect on April 1, 2012."

Effective Date of 2011 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–30, title I, §142(f), Sept. 16, 2011, 125 Stat. 357, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section, sections 4051, 4071, 4081, 4221, 4481 to 4483, 6412, and 9503 of this title, and former section 460l–11 of Title 16, Conservation] shall take effect on October 1, 2011."

Effective Date of 2007 Amendment

Amendments by Pub. L. 110–172 effective as if included in the provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109–58, to which such amendments relate, and amendment by section 6(d)(3) of Pub. L. 110–172 applicable to fuel sold for use or used after Dec. 29, 2007, see section 6(e) of Pub. L. 110–172, set out as a note under section 30C of this title.

Effective Date of 2006 Amendment

Pub. L. 109–280, title XII, §1207(g), Aug. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 1072, provided that:

"(1) In general.—The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4221, 4253, 4483, 6416, 6421, and 7701 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 2007.

"(2) Subsection (d).—The amendment made by subsection (d) [amending section 4483 of this title] shall apply to taxable periods beginning on or after July 1, 2007."

Effective Date of 2005 Amendments

Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, §11101(e), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1945, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section, sections 4051, 4071, 4081, 4221, 4481 to 4483, 6412, 9503, and 9504 of this title, and section 460l–11 of Title 16, Conservation] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 10, 2005]."

Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, §11113(d), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1949, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4101, 6426, and 6427 of this title] shall apply to any sale or use for any period after September 30, 2006."

Amendment by section 11151(e)(2) of Pub. L. 109–59 effective as if included in the provision of the Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109–58, title XIII, to which such amendment relates, see section 11151(f)(3) of Pub. L. 109–59, set out as a note under section 38 of this title.

Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, §11161(e), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1973, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4081, 4082, 6427, 9502, and 9503 of this title] shall apply to fuels or liquids removed, entered, or sold after September 30, 2005."

Pub. L. 109–58, title XIII, §1362(d), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 1060, provided that:

"(1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section [enacting section 6430 of this title and amending this section and sections 4081, 4082, and 9508 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 2005.

"(2) No exemption.—The amendments made by subsection (b) [enacting section 6430 of this title and amending this section and section 4082 of this title] shall apply to fuel entered, removed, or sold after September 30, 2005."

Effective Date of 2004 Amendment

Pub. L. 108–357, title II, §241(c), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1438, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4042, 4082, 6421, and 6427 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 2005."

Amendment by section 301(c)(5), (6) of Pub. L. 108–357 applicable to fuel sold or used after Dec. 31, 2004, see section 301(d)(1) of Pub. L. 108–357, set out as a note under section 40 of this title.

Pub. L. 108–357, title VIII, §853(e), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1614, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4081 to 4083, 4101, 4103, 4221, 6206, 6416, 6427, 6724, 9502, and 9508 of this title, redesignating subpart C of part III of subchapter A of chapter 32 of this title as subpart B of part III of subchapter A of chapter 32 of this title, and repealing former subpart B of part III of subchapter A of chapter 32 of this title] shall apply to aviation-grade kerosene removed, entered, or sold after December 31, 2004."

Effective Date of 1998 Amendments

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–206 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the provisions of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, Pub. L. 105–34, to which such amendment relates, see section 6024 of Pub. L. 105–206, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Amendment by section 9003(b)(2)(A) of Pub. L. 105–178 effective Jan. 1, 2001, see section 9003(b)(3) of Pub. L. 105–178, set out as a note under section 40 of this title.

Effective Date of 1997 Amendments

Pub. L. 105–34, title IX, §902(c), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 873, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4083 and 6421 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 1998."

Pub. L. 105–34, title IX, §907(c), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 876, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on October 1, 1997."

Pub. L. 105–34, title X, §1031(e)(1), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 932, provided that: "The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section and sections 4081 and 4091 of this title] shall apply take effect [sic] on October 1, 1997."

Pub. L. 105–34, title X, §1032(f), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 935, as amended by Pub. L. 105–178, title IX, §9008, June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 506; Pub. L. 106–170, title V, §524, Dec. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 1928, provided that:

"(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4081 to 4083, 4093, 4101, 6416, 6427, 6715, 7232, 9503, and 9508 of this title] shall take effect on July 1, 1998.

"(2) The amendment made by subsection (d) [amending section 4101 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 2002."

Pub. L. 105–34, title XIV, §1435(c)(2), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1053, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall take effect on October 1, 1997."

Amendment by section 1601(f)(4)(A), (B) of Pub. L. 105–34 effective as if included in the provisions of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–188, to which it relates, see section 1601(j) of Pub. L. 105–34, set out as a note under section 23 of this title.

Pub. L. 105–2, §2(e)(1), Feb. 28, 1997, 111 Stat. 7, provided that: "The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section and sections 4081 and 4091 of this title] shall apply to periods beginning on or after the 7th day after the date of the enactment of this Act [Feb. 28, 1997]."

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Pub. L. 104–188, title XVI, §1609(i), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1844, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4081, 4091, 4261, 4271, 4282, 6421, and 9502 of this title] shall take effect on the 7th calendar day after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 20, 1996], except that the amendments made by subsection (b) [amending sections 4261 and 4271 of this title] shall not apply to any amount paid before such date."

Effective Date of 1993 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, §13163(d), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 454, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4092, 6421, and 9508 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 1994."

Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, §13241(g), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 512, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4042, 4081, 4091, 4093, 6420, 6421, and 6427 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 1993."

Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, §13242(e), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 528, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [enacting sections 4084 and 6714 of this title and amending this section and sections 4081 to 4083, 4091 to 4093, 4101 to 4103, 6206, 6302, 6412, 6416, 6420, 6421, 6427, 9502, 9503, and 9508 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 1994."

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11211(a)(6), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–424, provided that: "Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this subsection [amending this section and sections 4081 and 9503 of this title] shall apply to gasoline removed (as defined in [former] section 4082 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) after November 30, 1990."

Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11211(b)(7), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–426, provided that: "The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section and sections 4091, 4093, 6427, 9502, and 9503 of this title] shall take effect on December 1, 1990."

Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11213(b)(4), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–434, provided that: "The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section and sections 4091 and 6427 of this title] shall take effect on December 1, 1990."

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by section 1017(c)(3), (4) of Pub. L. 100–647 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the provision of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99–514, to which such amendment relates, see section 1019(a) of Pub. L. 100–647, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Amendment by section 2001(d)(2), (3)(A)–(D) of Pub. L. 100–647 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the provision of the Superfund Revenue Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99–499, title V, to which it relates, see section 2001(e) of Pub. L. 100–647, set out as a note under section 56 of this title.

Effective Date of 1987 Amendments

Pub. L. 100–647, title II, §2001(d)(1)(A), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3594, provided that: "The amendments made by subsections (b)(3) and (d)(17) of section 10502 of the Revenue Act of 1987 [Pub. L. 100–203, amending this section and section 9508 of this title] shall be treated as if included in the amendments made by section 521 of the Superfund Revenue Act of 1986 [Pub. L. 99–499] except that the last sentence of [former] paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 4041(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as amended by such subsection (b)(3)) and the reference to section 4091 of such Code in section 9508(c)(2)(A) of such Code (as amended by such subsection (d)(1) [(d)(17)]) shall not apply to sales before April 1, 1988."

Pub. L. 100–223, title IV, §404(d)(2), Dec. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 1533, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall take effect on October 1, 1988."

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–203 applicable to sales after Mar. 31, 1988, see section 10502(e) of Pub. L. 100–203, set out as a note under section 40 of this title.

Effective Date of 1986 Amendments

Pub. L. 99–514, title IV, §422(a)(3), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2230, provided that: "The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect on January 1, 1987."

Pub. L. 99–514, title XVII, §1702(c), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2774, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 6652 of this title] shall apply to sales after the first calendar quarter beginning more than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 22, 1986]."

Amendment by section 1878(c)(1) of Pub. L. 99–514 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1984, Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, to which such amendment relates, see section 1881 of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as a note under section 48 of this title.

Pub. L. 99–499, title V, §521(e), Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1780, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4042, 4081, 4221, 6416, 6420, 6421, 6427, 9502, 9503, and 9506 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 1987."

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by section 911(a) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective Aug. 1, 1984, see section 911(e) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 6427 of this title.

Amendment by section 912(a) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective Jan. 1, 1985, see section 912(g) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 40 of this title.

Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title IX, §913(c), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1008, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 40 of this title] shall take effect on August 1, 1984."

Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title X, §1018(c)(1), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1022, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on April 1, 1984."

Effective Date of 1983 Amendment

Pub. L. 97–424, title V, §511(h), Jan. 6, 1983, 96 Stat. 2173, provided that:

"(1) In general.—Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 44E, 4081, 6416, 6420, 6421, and 6427 of this title] shall take effect on April 1, 1983.

"(2) Tariff on imported alcohol.—The amendment made by subsection (d)(5) [amending item 901.50 of the Tariff Schedules, which are not set out in the Code] shall apply with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after March 31, 1983.

"(3) For subsection (e)(2).—The amendment made by subsection (e)(2) [amending section 6427 of this title] shall take effect on January 1, 1983.

"(4) Shared transportation requirement.—The amendment made by subsection (e)(3) [amending section 6427 of this title] shall apply with respect to fuel purchased after December 31, 1982, and before January 1, 1984."

Effective Date of 1982 Amendment

Pub. L. 97–248, title II, §279(c), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 564, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 6427 of this title] shall take effect on September 1, 1982."

Effective Date of 1978 Amendments

Pub. L. 95–618, title II, §221(b)(2), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3185, as amended by Pub. L. 96–223, title II, §232(a)(3), Apr. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 273, provided that: "The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall apply to sales or use after December 31, 1978."

Pub. L. 95–618, title II, §222(b), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3187, provided that: "The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section and sections 6421 and 6424 of this title] shall apply with respect to uses after December 31, 1978."

Amendment by section 233(a)(3)(B) of Pub. L. 95–618 effective on first day of first calendar month which begins more than 10 days after Nov. 9, 1978, see section 233(d) of Pub. L. 95–618, set out as a note under section 34 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–600 effective Oct. 4, 1976, see section 703(r) of Pub. L. 95–600, set out as a note under section 46 of this title.

Effective Date of 1976 Amendments

Pub. L. 94–530, §1(d), Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2488, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 39, 6427, 7210, 7603, 7604, and 7605 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 1976."

Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1904(d), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1818, provided that: "Except as otherwise provided in this section, the amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 263, 861, 1232, 4042, 4216, 4217, 4227, 4253, 4261, 4271, 4371 to 4374, 4482, 4493, 4901, 4905, 4973, 6011, 6416, 6611, 6651, 6808, 7012, 7234, 7240, 7265, 7270, 7272, 7303, 7611, and 7655 of this title and repealing sections 4042, 4054 to 4058, 4226, 4292, 4294, 4295, 4591 to 4597, 4801 to 4806, 4811 to 4826, 4881 to 4886, 4911 to 4931, 6076, 6680, 6681, 6689, 7235, 7239, 7241, 7264, 7267, 7274, and 7328 of this title] shall take effect on the first day of the first month which begins more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 4, 1976]."

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §211, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 253, provided that:

"(a) General Rule.—Except as provided in subsection (b), the amendments made by this title [see Short Title of 1970 Amendment note below] shall take effect on July 1, 1970.

"(b) Exceptions.—The amendments made by sections 203 [enacting section 7275 and amending sections 4261 and 4262 of this title] and 204 [enacting sections 4271 and 4272 of this title] shall apply to transportation beginning after June 30, 1970. The amendments made by subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 207 [enacting section 6427 and amending sections 39, 6420, 6421, and 6424] shall apply with respect to taxable years ending after June 30, 1970."

Effective Date of 1965 Amendment

Pub. L. 89–44, title VIII, §802(d)(2), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 159, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a)(2) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to casinghead and natural gasoline sold or used on or after July 1, 1965, except that such amendment shall not apply to a sale or use of casinghead or natural gasoline which was sold by a producer or importer before such date if tax under section 4081 of the Code (as in effect prior to the amendment made by subsection (a)(1) [amending section 4082 of this title]) was imposed with respect to such sale."

Effective Date of 1961 Amendment

Pub. L. 87–61, title II, §208, June 29, 1961, 75 Stat. 128, provided that:

"(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the amendments made by this title [enacting section 6156 of this title, amending this section and sections 4061, 4071, 4081, 4218, 4221, 4226, 4481, 4482, 6412, 6416, 6421, and 6601 of this title, and amending section 209 of The Highway Revenue Act of 1956, set out as a note under section 120 of Title 23, Highways] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [June 29, 1961].

"(b)(1) The amendments made by sections 201, 202, and 203 [enacting section 6156 of this title and amending this section and sections 4071, 4081, 4481, 4482, 6421, and 6601 of this title] shall take effect on July 1, 1961.

"(2) The amendments made by section 205(a), (c), and (d) [amending sections 4221 and 6416 of this title] shall apply only in the case of gasoline sold on or after October 1, 1961.

"(3) The amendment made by section 205(b) [amending section 4218 of this title] shall apply only in the case of gasoline used on or after October 1, 1961."

Effective Date of 1958 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 85–859 effective on first day of first calendar quarter which begins more than 60 days after Sept. 2, 1958, see Pub. L. 85–859, §1(c), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1275.

Effective Date of 1956 Amendments

Act June 29, 1956, ch. 462, title II, §211, 70 Stat. 402, provided that: "This title [enacting sections 173 and 174 of Title 23, Highways, and sections 4426, 4481 to 4484 of this title, amending this section and sections 4061, 4071, 4072, 4073, 4081, 4084, 6206, 6412, 6416, 6504, 6511, 6612, 6675, 7210, 7603, 7604, and 7605 of this title, and renumbering sections 4227 and 6422 of this title] shall take effect on the date of its enactment [June 29, 1956], except that the amendments made by sections 202, 203, 204, and 205 [amending this section and sections 4061, 4071, 4072, 4073, and 4081 of this title] shall take effect on July 1, 1956."

Act Apr. 2, 1956, ch. 160, §2(a)(2), 70 Stat. 89, provided that: "The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] shall take effect on the day after the date of the enactment of this Act [Apr. 2, 1956]."

Short Title of 1970 Amendment

Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §201(a), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 236, provided that: "This title [enacting sections 4271, 4272, 4281, 4282, 4491 to 4494, 6426, 6427, and 7275 of this title and section 1742 of former Title 49, Transportation, amending this section and sections 39, 874, 4082, 4261, 4262, 4291 to 4294, 6156, 6201, 6206, 6401, 6415, 6416, 6420, 6421, 6424, 6675, 7210, and 7603 to 7605 of this title, repealing former section 4263 of this title, enacting provisions set out as notes under section 104 of Title 4, Flag and Seal, Seat of Government, and the States, and section 1742 of former Title 49, and amending provision set out as a note under section 120 of Title 23, Highways] may be cited as the 'Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970'."

Short Title of 1956 Amendments

Act June 29, 1956, ch. 462, title II, §201(a), 70 Stat. 387, provided that: "This title [enacting sections 173 and 174 of Title 23, Highways, and sections 4426, 4481 to 4484 of this title, amending this section and sections 4061, 4071, 4072, 4073, 4081, 4084, 6206, 6412, 6416, 6504, 6511, 6612, 6675, 7210, 7603, 7604, and 7605 of this title, and renumbering sections 4227 and 6422 of this title] may be cited as the 'Highway Revenue Act of 1956'."

Act Mar. 29, 1956, ch. 115, §1, 70 Stat. 66, provided: "That this Act [amending this section and sections 11, 821, 4061, 4081, 5001, 5022, 5041, 5051, 5063, 5134, 5701, 5701 note, 5707, and 6412 of this title] may be cited as the 'Tax Rate Extension Act of 1956'."

Short Title of 1955 Amendment

Act Mar. 30, 1955, ch. 18, §1, 69 Stat. 14, provided: "That this Act [amending this section and sections 11, 821, 4061, 4081, 5001, 5022, 5041, 5051, 5063, 5134, 5701, 5701 note, 5707, and 6412 of this title] may be cited as the 'Tax Rate Extension Act of 1955'."

Delayed Deposits of Highway Motor Fuel Tax Revenues

Due date for deposit of taxes imposed by this section which would be required to be made after July 31, 1998, and before Oct. 1, 1998, to be Oct. 5, 1998, see section 901(e) of Pub. L. 105–34, set out as a note under section 6302 of this title.

Floor Stocks Taxes

Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11213(b)(5), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–434, imposed a floor stocks tax on aviation fuel on which tax was imposed under section 4041(c)(1) or 4091 of this title before Dec. 1, 1990, and which was held on such date by any person.

Plan Amendments Not Required Until January 1, 1989

For provisions directing that if any amendments made by subtitle A or subtitle C of title XI [§§1101–1147 and 1171–1177] or title XVIII [§§1800–1899A] of Pub. L. 99–514 require an amendment to any plan, such plan amendment shall not be required to be made before the first plan year beginning on or after Jan. 1, 1989, see section 1140 of Pub. L. 99–514, as amended, set out as a note under section 401 of this title.

Study by Secretary of the Treasury; Report to Congress

Pub. L. 96–451, title II, §204, Oct. 14, 1980, 94 Stat. 1988, directed Secretary of the Treasury, after consultation with Secretary of department in which Coast Guard was operating, to conduct a study to determine portion of taxes imposed by sections 4041(b) and 4081 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 which were attributable to fuel used in recreational motorboats, and to report to Congress on his findings under such study, not later than 2 years after Oct. 14, 1980.

Study of Imported Alcohol by Secretary of the Treasury

Pub. L. 96–223, title II, §232(f), Apr. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 280, required, within 180 days after Apr. 2, 1980, Secretary of the Treasury to furnish specific congressional committees recommendations for limiting import of alcohol into United States for fuel purposes.

Reports on Use of Alcohol in Fuel

Pub. L. 95–618, title II, §221(c), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3185, as amended by Pub. L. 96–223, §232(g), Apr. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 280; Pub. L. 99–514, §2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095, provided that: "On April 1 of each year, beginning with April 1, 1981, and ending with April 1, 1992, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Transportation, shall submit to the Congress a report on the use of alcohol in fuel. The report shall include—

"(1) a description of the firms engaged in the alcohol fuel industry,

"(2) the amount of alcohol fuel sold in each State, and the amount of gasoline saved in each State by reason of the use of alcohol fuels,

"(3) the revenue loss resulting from the exemptions from tax for alcohol fuels under sections 4041(k) and 4081(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [formerly I.R.C. 1954] and the credit allowable under section 44E [now 40] of such Code and the impact of such revenue loss on the Highway Trust Fund, and

"(4) the cost of production and the retail cost of alcohol fuels as compared to gasoline and special fuels not mixed with alcohol."