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[USC02] 26 USC Ch. 33: FACILITIES AND SERVICES
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26 USC Ch. 33: FACILITIES AND SERVICES
CHAPTER 33—FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Special provisions applicable to services and facilities taxes
Repeal of Subchapter B
Table of subchapters for chapter 33 amended by striking out the item relating to subchapter B dealing with Communications, effective Jan. 1, 1982, see Pub. L. 90–364, title I, §105(b)(3), June 28, 1968, 82 Stat. 266, as amended by Pub. L. 91–172, title VII, §702(b)(3), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 660; Pub. L. 91–614, title II, §201(b)(3), Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1843. Repeal of item B was not executed in view of the amendments to section 4251 of this title by Pub. L. 96–499, Pub. L. 97–34, Pub. L. 97–248, Pub. L. 98–369, Pub. L. 99–514, and Pub. L. 101–508, extending the date in (and finally eliminating) provisions which had reduced the tax to zero after a specified date.
1970—Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §205(c)(5), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 242, substituted "Transportation by air" for "Transportation of persons by air" in item for subchapter C.
1965—Pub. L. 89–44, title III, §§301, 304, June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 145, 148, struck out items for subchapters A and D.
1962—Pub. L. 87–508, §5(c)(1), June 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 118, substituted "Transportation of persons by air" for "Transportation of persons" in item for subchapter C.
1958—Pub. L. 85–475, §4(b)(1), June 30, 1958, 72 Stat. 260, substituted "Transportation of persons" for "Transportation" in item for subchapter C.
Pub. L. 87–508, §5(d), June 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 119, provided in part that: "The amendment made by subsection (c)(1) [amending item for subchapter C in the analysis] shall apply only with respect to transportation beginning after November 15, 1962."
Subchapter C—Transportation by Air
Special provisions applicable to taxes on transportation by air.
2018—Pub. L. 115–141, div. U, title IV, §401(a)(222), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1194, substituted "applicable" for "relating" in item for part III.
PART I—PERSONS
Definition of taxable transportation.
1970—Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §205(c)(4), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 242, substituted "Transportation by Air" for "Transportation of Persons by Air" in subchapter heading, inserted part I to III headings in subchapter analysis, inserted "PART I—PERSONS" as analysis heading preceding section 4261, struck out item 4263, and redesignated item 4264 as 4263.
1962—Pub. L. 87–508, §5(b), June 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 115, substituted "Transportation of Persons by Air" for "Transportation of Persons" in subchapter heading.
1958—Pub. L. 85–475, §4(b)(2), June 30, 1958, 72 Stat. 260, substituted "Transportation of Persons" for "Transportation" in subchapter heading and struck out parts I–III, which were included in subchapter C.
1956—Act July 25, 1956, ch. 725, §5, 70 Stat. 646, added items 4262 and 4264 and redesignated former item 4262 as 4263.
For purposes of this paragraph, the term "rural airport" means, with respect to any calendar year, any airport if—
(ii) such airport—
In the case of taxable events in a calendar year after the last nonindexed year, the $3.00 amount contained in subsection (b) and each dollar amount contained in subsection (c) shall be increased by an amount equal to—
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the last nonindexed year is—
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term "aircraft management services" includes—
No tax shall be imposed under subsection (a) or (b) on air transportation—
No tax shall be imposed under this section or section 4271 on any air transportation for the purpose of providing emergency medical services—
The taxes imposed by this section shall apply to—
(A) transportation beginning during the period—
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 506; July 25, 1956, ch. 725, §§1, 4(b), 70 Stat. 644, 646; Pub. L. 86–75, §4, June 30, 1959, 73 Stat. 158; Pub. L. 86–564, title II, §202(a)(3), June 30, 1960, 74 Stat. 290; Pub. L. 87–72, §3(a)(3), June 30, 1961, 75 Stat. 193; Pub. L. 87–508, §5(a), (b), June 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 115; Pub. L. 88–52, §3(a)(3), June 29, 1963, 77 Stat. 72; Pub. L. 88–348, §2(a)(3), June 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 237; Pub. L. 89–44, title III, §303(a), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 148; Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §203(a), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 238; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1904(a)(7), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1812; Pub. L. 96–298, §1(b), July 1, 1980, 94 Stat. 829; Pub. L. 97–248, title II, §280(a), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 564; Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title X, §1018(b), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1021; Pub. L. 99–514, title XVIII, §1878(c)(2), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2903; Pub. L. 100–223, title IV, §§402(a)(1), 404(a), (c), Dec. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 1532, 1533; Pub. L. 101–239, title VII, §7503(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2362; Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11213(a)(1), (d)(1), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–432, 1388-435; Pub. L. 103–272, §5(g)(2), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1374; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §1609(b), (d), (e), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1841, 1842; Pub. L. 105–2, §2(b)(1), Feb. 28, 1997, 111 Stat. 5; Pub. L. 105–34, title X, §1031(b)(1), (c)(1), (2), title XIV, §1435(a), title XVI, §1601(f)(4)(D), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 929, 930, 1052, 1091; Pub. L. 108–176, title IX, §902(a), Dec. 12, 2003, 117 Stat. 2598; Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, §§11121(c), 11122(a), 11123(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1951, 1952; Pub. L. 109–135, title IV, §412(vv), Dec. 21, 2005, 119 Stat. 2640; Pub. L. 110–161, div. K, title I, §116(b)(1), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2381; Pub. L. 110–190, §2(b)(1), Feb. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 643; Pub. L. 110–253, §2(b)(1), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2417; Pub. L. 110–330, §2(b)(1), Sept. 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 3717; Pub. L. 111–12, §2(b)(1), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1457; Pub. L. 111–69, §2(b)(1), Oct. 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 2054; Pub. L. 111–116, §2(b)(1), Dec. 16, 2009, 123 Stat. 3031; Pub. L. 111–153, §2(b)(1), Mar. 31, 2010, 124 Stat. 1084; Pub. L. 111–161, §2(b)(1), Apr. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1126; Pub. L. 111–197, §2(b)(1), July 2, 2010, 124 Stat. 1353; Pub. L. 111–216, title I, §101(b)(1), Aug. 1, 2010, 124 Stat. 2349; Pub. L. 111–249, §2(b)(1), Sept. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 2627; Pub. L. 111–329, §2(b)(1), Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3566; Pub. L. 112–7, §2(b)(1), Mar. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 31; Pub. L. 112–16, §2(b)(1), May 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 218; Pub. L. 112–21, §2(b)(1), June 29, 2011, 125 Stat. 233; Pub. L. 112–27, §2(b)(1), Aug. 5, 2011, 125 Stat. 270; Pub. L. 112–30, title II, §202(b)(1), Sept. 16, 2011, 125 Stat. 357; Pub. L. 112–91, §2(b)(1), Jan. 31, 2012, 126 Stat. 3; Pub. L. 112–95, title XI, §§1101(b)(1), 1103(c), Feb. 14, 2012, 126 Stat. 148, 151; Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title II, §221(a)(104), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4053; Pub. L. 114–55, title II, §202(b)(1), (c)(2), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 525; Pub. L. 114–141, title II, §202(b)(1), (c)(2), Mar. 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 324, 325; Pub. L. 114–190, title I, §1202(b)(1), (c)(2), July 15, 2016, 130 Stat. 619; Pub. L. 115–63, title II, §202(b)(1), (c)(2), Sept. 29, 2017, 131 Stat. 1171; Pub. L. 115–97, title I, §§11002(d)(1)(FF), 13822(a), Dec. 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 2060, 2182; Pub. L. 115–141, div. M, title I, §202(b)(1), (c)(2), div. U, title IV, §401(b)(42), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1048, 1049, 1204; Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title VIII, §802(b)(1), (c)(3), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3429.)
The Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970, referred to in subsec. (f), is title I of Pub. L. 91–258, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 219, which was classified principally to chapter 25 (§1701 et seq.) of former Title 49, Transportation. Sections 1 to 30 of title I of Pub. L. 91–258, which enacted sections 1701 to 1703, 1711 to 1713, and 1714 to 1730 of former Title 49 and a provision set out as a note under section 1701 of former Title 49, were repealed by Pub. L. 97–248, title V, §523(a), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 695. Sections 31, 51, 52(a), (b)(4), (6), (c), (d), and 53 of title I of Pub. L. 91–258 were repealed by Pub. L. 103–272, §7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379, the first section of which enacted subtitles II, III, and V to X of Title 49, Transportation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. For disposition of sections of former Title 49, see table at the beginning of Title 49.
2018—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 115–141, §401(b)(42), substituted "a tax in the amount of $3.00." for "a tax in the amount determined in accordance with the following table for the period in which the segment begins:" and table which set out tax amounts ranging from $1.00 to $3.00 for segments beginning after Sept. 30, 1997, to 2002 and thereafter.
2017—Subsec. (e)(4)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 115–97, §11002(d)(1)(FF), substituted "for 'calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii)" for "for 'calendar year 1992' in subparagraph (B)".
2016—Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 114–190, §1202(c)(2), substituted "September 30, 2017" for "July 15, 2016".
2015—Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 114–55, §202(c)(2), substituted "March 31, 2016" for "September 30, 2015".
2014—Subsec. (e)(1)(C). Pub. L. 113–295, §221(a)(104)(A), struck out subpar. (C) which provided for no phasein of reduced ticket tax for certain transportation.
2012—Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 112–95, §1103(c), added subsec. (j). Former subsec. (j) redesignated (k).
2011—Subsec. (j)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 112–30 substituted "January 31, 2012" for "September 16, 2011".
2010—Subsec. (j)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 111–329 substituted "March 31, 2011" for "December 31, 2010".
2009—Subsec. (j)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 111–116 substituted "March 31, 2010" for "December 31, 2009".
2008—Subsec. (j)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 110–330 substituted "March 31, 2009" for "September 30, 2008".
2007—Subsec. (j)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 110–161 substituted "February 29, 2008" for "September 30, 2007".
2005—Subsec. (e)(1)(B)(i). Pub. L. 109–59, §11122(a)(1), inserted "(in the case of any airport described in clause (ii)(III), on flight segments of at least 100 miles)" after "by air".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 109–59, §11121(c), amended heading and text of subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "No tax shall be imposed under subsection (a) or (b) on air transportation by helicopter for the purpose of—
2003—Subsec. (e)(4)(D). Pub. L. 108–176 added subpar. (D).
1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–34, §1031(c)(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (a). Text read as follows: "There is hereby imposed upon the amount paid for taxable transportation (as defined in section 4262) of any person a tax equal to 10 percent of the amount so paid. In the case of amounts paid outside of the United States for taxable transportation, the tax imposed by this subsection shall apply only if such transportation begins and ends in the United States."
1996—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 104–188, §1609(e), inserted at end "In the case of helicopter transportation described in paragraph (1), this subsection shall be applied by treating each flight segment as a distinct flight."
"(f) Exemption for Certain Emergency Medical Transportation.—No tax shall be imposed under this section or section 4271 on any air transportation by helicopter for the purpose of providing emergency medical services if such helicopter—
1994—Subsecs. (e), (f)(2). Pub. L. 103–272, §5(g)(2), substituted "section 44509 or 44913(b) or subchapter I of chapter 471 of title 49, United States Code," for "the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982".
1990—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 101–508, §11213(a)(1), substituted "10 percent" for "8 percent".
1989—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–239 substituted "$6" for "$3".
1987—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 100–223, §404(c), which directed the substitution of "Improvement Act" for "System Improvement Act" could not be executed because such words do not appear.
1986—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 99–514, amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "transporting individuals, equipment, or supplies in—
1984—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 98–369 amended par. (1) generally, designating existing provisions as subpar. (A) and adding subpar. (B).
1982—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 97–248 substituted provisions relating to exemptions for certain helicopter uses for provisions that effective with respect to transportation beginning after Sept. 30, 1980, the rate of taxes imposed by subsecs. (a) and (b) would be 5 percent and taxes imposed by subsec. (c) would not apply.
1980—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 96–298 substituted "September 30, 1980" for "June 30, 1980".
1976—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–455, §1904(a)(7)(A), struck out "which begins after June 30, 1970" after "any person".
1970—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–258 consolidated former provisions of subsecs. (a) and (b) for imposition of tax on amounts paid within and outside the United States, substituting an 8 percent rate commencing after June 30, 1970, for prior 5 percent rate commencing after Nov. 15, 1962.
1965—Pub. L. 89–44 substituted "November 15, 1962" for "November 15, 1962, and before July 1, 1965" wherever appearing.
1964—Pub. L. 88–348 substituted "July 1, 1965" for "July 1, 1964" wherever appearing.
1963—Pub. L. 88–52 substituted "July 1, 1964" for "July 1, 1963" wherever appearing.
1962—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 87–508, §5(b), struck out imposition of tax on transportation of persons by rail, motor vehicle, or water and substituted "tax equal to 5 percent of the amount so paid in connection with transportation which begins after November 15, 1962, and before July 1, 1963" for "tax equal to 10 percent of the amount so paid for transportation which begins before November 16, 1962".
1961—Pub. L. 87–72 substituted "July 1, 1962" for "July 1, 1961", wherever appearing.
1960—Pub. L. 86–564 substituted "July 1, 1961" for "July 1, 1960" wherever appearing.
1959—Pub. L. 86–75 reduced tax on transportation of persons from ten to five percent effective July 1, 1960.
1956—Subsec. (a). Act July 25, 1956, §1, substituted "taxable transportation (as defined in section 4262) of any person by rail, motor vehicle, water, or air a tax" for "the transportation of persons by rail, motor vehicle, water, or air within or without the United States a tax".
Pub. L. 115–97, title I, §13822(b), Dec. 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 2183, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to amounts paid after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 22, 2017]."
Pub. L. 112–95, title XI, §1103(d)(3), Feb. 14, 2012, 126 Stat. 151, provided that: "The amendments made by subsection (c) [amending this section] shall apply to taxable transportation provided after March 31, 2012."
Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, §11121(d), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1952, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 6420 of this title] shall apply to fuel use or air transportation after September 30, 2005."
Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, §11122(b), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1952, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on October 1, 2005."
Pub. L. 108–176, title IX, §902(b), Dec. 12, 2003, 117 Stat. 2598, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the provisions of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 [Pub. L. 105–34] to which they relate."
Pub. L. 105–34, title X, §1031(e)(2), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 932, provided that:
"(A) In general.—Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) [amending this section and sections 4263 and 4271 of this title] shall apply to transportation beginning on or after October 1, 1997.
"(B) Treatment of amounts paid for tickets purchased before October 1, 1997.—The amendments made by subsection (c) [amending this section and section 4263 of this title] shall not apply to amounts paid before October 1, 1997; except that—
"(C) Amounts paid for right to award mileage awards.—
"(i) In general.—Paragraph (3) of section 4261(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by the amendment made by subsection (c)) shall apply to amounts paid (and other benefits provided) after September 30, 1997.
"(ii) Payments within controlled group.—For purposes of clause (i), any amount paid after June 11, 1997, and before October 1, 1997, by 1 member of a controlled group for a right which is described in such section 4261(e)(3) and is furnished by another member of such group after September 30, 1997, shall be treated as paid after September 30, 1997. For purposes of the preceding sentence, all persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52 of such Code shall be treated as members of a controlled group."
Pub. L. 105–34, title XIV, §1435(c)(1), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1053, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to amounts paid after September 30, 1997."
Pub. L. 105–2, §2(e)(2), Feb. 28, 1997, 111 Stat. 7, provided that:
"(A) In general.—The amendments made by subsection (b) [amending this section and section 4271 of this title] shall apply to transportation beginning on or after such 7th day [means the 7th day after Feb. 28, 1997].
"(B) Exception for certain payments.—Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the amendments made by subsection (b) shall not apply to any amount paid before such 7th day.
"(C) Payments of property transportation tax within controlled group.—In the case of the tax imposed by section 4271 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, subparagraph (B) shall not apply to any amount paid by 1 member of a controlled group for transportation furnished by another member of such group. For purposes of the preceding sentence, all persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be treated as members of a controlled group."
Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11213(a)(3), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–432, provided that: "The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section and section 4271 of this title] shall apply to transportation beginning after November 30, 1990, but shall not apply to amounts paid on or before such date."
Pub. L. 101–239, title VII, §7503(b), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2362, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after December 31, 1989, which was not paid for before such date."
Pub. L. 100–223, title IV, §404(d)(1), Dec. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 1533, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to transportation beginning after September 30, 1988, but shall not apply to amounts paid on or before such date."
Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title X, §1018(c)(2), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1022, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall apply to transportation beginning after March 31, 1984, but shall not apply to any amount paid on or before such date."
Pub. L. 97–248, title II, §280(d), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 565, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 4271, 4281, and 6156 of this title and repealing sections 4491 to 4494 and 6426 of this title] shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after August 31, 1982; except that such amendments shall not apply to any amount paid on or before such date."
Pub. L. 89–44, title VII, §701(b)(3), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 157, provided that: "The amendments made by section 303 [amending this section] shall apply with respect to amounts paid for transportation, and amounts paid for accommodations in connection with transportation, beginning on or after July 1, 1965."
Pub. L. 87–508, §5(b), June 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 115, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective with respect to transportation beginning after Nov. 15, 1962.
Act July 25, 1956, ch. 725, §6, 70 Stat. 646, provided that: "The amendments made by this Act [amending this section and sections 4262 to 4264, 4291, and 6421 of this title] shall apply to amounts paid on or after the first day of the first month which begins more than sixty days after the date of the enactment of this Act [July 25, 1956] for transportation commencing on or after such first day."
2011—Internal Revenue News Release IR 2010–129, Dec. 29, 2010.
2010—Internal Revenue News Release IR 2009–120, Dec. 23, 2009.
§4262. Definition of taxable transportation
For purposes of this part, except as provided in subsection (b), the term "taxable transportation" means—
For purposes of this part, the term "taxable transportation" does not include that portion of any transportation by air which meets all 4 of the following requirements:
The term "continental United States" means the District of Columbia and the States other than Alaska and Hawaii.
The term "225-mile zone" means that portion of Canada and Mexico which is not more than 225 miles from the nearest point in the continental United States.
The term "uninterrupted international air transportation" means any transportation by air which is not transportation described in subsection (a)(1) and in which—
(B) effective with respect to transportation beginning after the date specified in such notice, to the extent provided in the agreement, the term "225-mile zone" shall not include part or all of the country with respect to which such determination is made.
For purposes of this subsection, the term "qualified agreement" means an agreement between the United States and Canada or Mexico (as the case may be)—
1982—Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 97–248, §281A(a)(1), substituted "12 hours" for "6 hours" wherever appearing.
1970—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–258, §203(b)(1)–(3), substituted "part" for "subchapter" in introductory text, "transportation by air" for "transportation" in par. (1), and "in the case of transportation by air" for "in the case of transportation" in par. (2), respectively.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91–258, §203(b)(1), (4), substituted "part" for "subchapter" and "transportation by air which" for "transportation which", in introductory text, respectively.
1962—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 87–508 substituted in introductory phrase "subchapter" for "part" and inserted in par. (2) ", but only if such portion is not a part of uninterrupted international air transportation (within the meaning of subsection (c)(3))".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 87–508 substituted in introductory phrase "subchapter" for "part".
1960—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 86–624 inserted "and Hawaii" after "Alaska".
1959—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 86–70 substituted "the District of Columbia and the States other than Alaska" for "the existing 48 States and the District of Columbia".
Pub. L. 97–248, title II, §281A(a)(3), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 567, provided that: "The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section] shall apply to transportation beginning after August 31, 1982."
Pub. L. 89–44, title VIII, §803(b), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 160, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to amounts paid for transportation beginning on or after July 1, 1965."
§4263. Special rules
(a) Payments made outside the United States for prepaid orders
If the payment upon which tax is imposed by section 4261 is made outside the United States for a prepaid order, exchange order, or similar order, the person furnishing the initial transportation pursuant to such order shall collect the amount of the tax.
(b) Tax deducted upon refunds
Every person who refunds any amount with respect to a ticket or order which was purchased without payment of the tax imposed by section 4261 shall deduct from the amount refundable, to the extent available, any tax due under such section as a result of the use of a portion of the transportation purchased in connection with such ticket or order, and shall report to the Secretary the amount of any such tax remaining uncollected.
(c) Payment of tax
Where any tax imposed by section 4261 is not paid at the time payment for transportation is made, then, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, to the extent that such tax is not collected under any other provision of this subchapter, such tax shall be paid by the carrier providing the initial segment of such transportation which begins or ends in the United States.
(d) Application of tax
The tax imposed by section 4261 shall apply to any amount paid within the United States for transportation of any person by air unless the taxpayer establishes, pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary, at the time of payment for the transportation, that the transportation is not transportation in respect of which tax is imposed by section 4261.
(e) Round trips
In applying this subchapter to a round trip, such round trip shall be considered to consist of transportation from the point of departure to the destination, and of separate transportation thereafter.
(f) Transportation outside the northern portion of the Western Hemisphere
In applying this subchapter to transportation any part of which is outside the northern portion of the Western Hemisphere, if the route of such transportation leaves and reenters the northern portion of the Western Hemisphere, such transportation shall be considered to consist of transportation to a point outside such northern portion, and of separate transportation thereafter. For purposes of this subsection, the term "northern portion of the Western Hemisphere" means the area lying west of the 30th meridian west of Greenwich, east of the international dateline, and north of the Equator, but not including any country of South America.
(Added July 25, 1956, ch. 725, §4(a), 70 Stat. 645, §4264; amended Pub. L. 87–508, §5(b), June 28, 1962, 76 Stat. 117; renumbered §4263, Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §205(c)(2), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 242; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 105–34, title X, §1031(c)(3), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 932.)
A prior section 4263, acts Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 506, §4263, formerly §4262; renumbered §4263 and amended July 25, 1956, ch. 725, §2, 70 Stat. 644; Aug. 7, 1956, ch. 1024, §1, 70 Stat. 1077; June 29, 1957, Pub. L. 85–74, 71 Stat. 243; Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–859, title I, §134, 72 Stat. 1292; June 28, 1962, Pub. L. 87–508, §5(b), 76 Stat. 117, provided for exemptions, subsecs. (a) to (d) relating to commutation travel, etc., certain organizations; members of the Armed Forces, and small aircraft on nonestablished lines, respectively, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §205(c)(1), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 242, effective on July 1, 1970, as provided in section 211(a) of Pub. L. 91–258, set out as a note under section 4041 of this title.
1997—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–34 substituted "subchapter, such tax shall be paid by the carrier providing the initial segment of such transportation which begins or ends in the United States." for "subchapter—
"(1) such tax shall be paid by the person paying for the transportation or by the person using the transportation;
"(2) such tax shall be paid within such time as the Secretary shall prescribe by regulations after whichever of the following first occurs:
"(A) the rights to the transportation expire; or
"(B) the time when the transportation becomes subject to tax; and
"(3) payment of such tax shall be made to the Secretary, to the person to whom the payment for transportation was made, or, in the case of transportation other than transportation described in section 4262(a)(1), to any person furnishing any portion of such transportation."
1976—Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out "or his delegate" after "Secretary".
1962—Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 87–508 provided for payment of tax, in the case of transportation other than transportation described in section 4262(a)(1), to any person furnishing any portion of the transportation.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 87–508 inserted "by air" after "transportation of any person".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 87–508 substituted "subchapter" for "part".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 87–508 substituted "subchapter" for "part", struck out par. (1) designation for provision respecting transportation outside the northern portion of the Western Hemisphere and par. (2) prohibiting consideration as a stop at a port within the United States a stop at an intermediate port at which vessel is not authorized to discharge and take on passengers.
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–34 applicable to transportation beginning on or after Oct. 1, 1997, with special rule for applicability to amounts paid before Oct. 1, 1997, see section 1031(e)(2) of Pub. L. 105–34, set out as a note under section 4261 of this title.
PART II—PROPERTY
Definition of taxable transportation, etc.
1970—Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §204, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 239, added "PART II—PROPERTY" and items 4271 and 4272.
§4271. Imposition of tax
There is hereby imposed upon the amount paid within or without the United States for the taxable transportation (as defined in section 4272) of property a tax equal to 6.25 percent of the amount so paid for such transportation. The tax imposed by this subsection shall apply only to amounts paid to a person engaged in the business of transporting property by air for hire.
Except as provided by paragraph (2), the tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be paid by the person making the payment subject to tax.
(2) Payments made outside the United States
If a payment subject to tax under subsection (a) is made outside the United States and the person making such payment does not pay such tax, such tax—
(A) shall be paid by the person to whom the property is delivered in the United States by the person furnishing the last segment of the taxable transportation in respect of which such tax is imposed, and
(B) shall be collected by the person furnishing the last segment of such taxable transportation.
(c) Determination of amounts paid in certain cases
For purposes of this section, in any case in which a person engaged in the business of transporting property by air for hire and one or more other persons not so engaged jointly provide services which include taxable transportation of property, and the person so engaged receives, for the furnishing of such taxable transportation, a portion of the receipts from the joint providing of such services, the amount paid for the taxable transportation shall be treated as being the sum of (1) the portion of the receipts so received, and (2) any expenses incurred by any of the persons not so engaged which are properly attributable to such taxable transportation and which are taken into account in determining the portion of the receipts so received.
The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall apply to—
(Added Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §204, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 239; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1904(a)(8), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1812; Pub. L. 96–298, §1(b), July 1, 1980, 94 Stat. 829; Pub. L. 97–248, title II, §280(b), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 564; Pub. L. 100–223, title IV, §402(a)(2), Dec. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 1532; Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11213(a)(2), (d)(1), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–432, 1388-435; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §1609(b), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1841; Pub. L. 105–2, §2(b)(2), Feb. 28, 1997, 111 Stat. 5; Pub. L. 105–34, title X, §1031(b)(2), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 929; Pub. L. 110–161, div. K, title I, §116(b)(2), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2381; Pub. L. 110–190, §2(b)(2), Feb. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 643; Pub. L. 110–253, §2(b)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2417; Pub. L. 110–330, §2(b)(2), Sept. 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 3717; Pub. L. 111–12, §2(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1457; Pub. L. 111–69, §2(b)(2), Oct. 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 2054; Pub. L. 111–116, §2(b)(2), Dec. 16, 2009, 123 Stat. 3031; Pub. L. 111–153, §2(b)(2), Mar. 31, 2010, 124 Stat. 1084; Pub. L. 111–161, §2(b)(2), Apr. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1126; Pub. L. 111–197, §2(b)(2), July 2, 2010, 124 Stat. 1353; Pub. L. 111–216, title I, §101(b)(2), Aug. 1, 2010, 124 Stat. 2349; Pub. L. 111–249, §2(b)(2), Sept. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 2627; Pub. L. 111–329, §2(b)(2), Dec. 22, 2010, 124 Stat. 3566; Pub. L. 112–7, §2(b)(2), Mar. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 31; Pub. L. 112–16, §2(b)(2), May 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 218; Pub. L. 112–21, §2(b)(2), June 29, 2011, 125 Stat. 233; Pub. L. 112–27, §2(b)(2), Aug. 5, 2011, 125 Stat. 270; Pub. L. 112–30, title II, §202(b)(2), Sept. 16, 2011, 125 Stat. 357; Pub. L. 112–91, §2(b)(2), Jan. 31, 2012, 126 Stat. 3; Pub. L. 112–95, title XI, §1101(b)(2), Feb. 14, 2012, 126 Stat. 148; Pub. L. 114–55, title II, §202(b)(2), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 525; Pub. L. 114–141, title II, §202(b)(2), Mar. 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 324; Pub. L. 114–190, title I, §1202(b)(2), July 15, 2016, 130 Stat. 619; Pub. L. 115–63, title II, §202(b)(2), Sept. 29, 2017, 131 Stat. 1171; Pub. L. 115–141, div. M, title I, §202(b)(2), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1048; Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title VIII, §802(b)(2), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3429.)
A prior section 4271, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 507, 508, related to tax for the transportation of property, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 85–475, §4(a), June 30, 1958, 72 Stat. 260. For effective date of repeal, see section 4(c) of Pub. L. 85–475, set out as an Effective Date of 1958 Amendment note under section 6415 of this title.
2018—Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 115–254 substituted "September 30, 2023" for "September 30, 2018".
2017—Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 115–63 substituted "March 31, 2018" for "September 30, 2017".
2016—Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 114–190 substituted "September 30, 2017" for "July 15, 2016".
2015—Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 114–55 substituted "March 31, 2016" for "September 30, 2015".
2012—Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 112–95 substituted "September 30, 2015" for "February 17, 2012".
2011—Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 112–30 substituted "January 31, 2012" for "September 16, 2011".
2010—Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 111–329 substituted "March 31, 2011" for "December 31, 2010".
2009—Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 111–116 substituted "March 31, 2010" for "December 31, 2009".
2008—Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 110–330 substituted "March 31, 2009" for "September 30, 2008".
2007—Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 110–161 substituted "February 29, 2008" for "September 30, 2007".
1997—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–2 amended heading and text of subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after August 31, 1982, and before January 1, 1996, and to transportation beginning on or after the date which is 7 calendar days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and before January 1, 1997."
Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 105–34 substituted "September 30, 2007" for "September 30, 1997".
1996—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–188 substituted "January 1, 1996, and to transportation beginning on or after the date which is 7 calendar days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and before January 1, 1997" for "January 1, 1996".
1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–508, §11213(a)(2), substituted "6.25 percent" for "5 percent".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–508, §11213(d)(1), substituted "January 1, 1996" for "January 1, 1991".
1987—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–223 substituted "1991" for "1988".
1982—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–248 substituted provision that the tax imposed by subsec. (a) shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after Aug. 31, 1982, and before Jan. 1, 1988, for provision that effective with respect to transportation beginning after Sept. 30, 1980, the tax imposed by subsec. (a) would not apply.
1980—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 96–298 substituted "September 30, 1980" for "June 30, 1980".
1976—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out "which begins after June 30, 1970" after "of property".
Amendment by Pub. L. 112–95 effective Feb. 18, 2012, see section 1101(c) of Pub. L. 112–95, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 4081 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–34 applicable to transportation beginning on or after Oct. 1, 1997, see section 1031(e)(2) of Pub. L. 105–34, set out as a note under section 4261 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–2 applicable to transportation beginning on or after the 7th day after Feb. 28, 1997, with special rule for applicability to amounts paid before such 7th day, see section 2(e)(2) of Pub. L. 105–2, set out as a note under section 4261 of this title.
Amendment by section 11213(a)(2) of Pub. L. 101–508 applicable to transportation beginning after Nov. 30, 1990, but inapplicable to amounts paid on or before such date, see section 11213(a)(3) of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 4261 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–248 applicable with respect to transportation beginning after Aug. 31, 1982, but inapplicable to amounts paid on or before such date, see section 280(d) of Pub. L. 97–248, set out as a note under section 4261 of this title.
Section applicable to transportation beginning after June 30, 1970, see section 211(b) of Pub. L. 91–258, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 4041 of this title.
Due date for deposits 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 1031(g) of Pub. L. 105–34, set out as a note under section 6302 of this title.
For purposes of this part, the term "taxable transportation" does not include—
(Added Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §204, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 240; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)
Prior sections 4272 and 4273 were repealed by Pub. L. 85–475, §4(a), June 30, 1958, 72 Stat. 260. For effective date of repeal, see section 4(c) of Pub. L. 85–475, set out as an Effective Date of 1958 Amendment note under section 6415 of this title.
Section 4272, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 507, 508, related to exemptions from tax for the transportation of property.
Section 4273, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 507, 508, related to registration in connection with the tax for the transportation of property.
1976—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out "or his delegate" after "Secretary".
PART III—SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TAXES ON TRANSPORTATION BY AIR
Small aircraft on nonestablished lines.
Transportation by air for other members of affiliated group.
[4283.
1990—Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11213(e)(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–436, struck out item 4283 "Reduction in aviation-related taxes in certain cases".
1987—Pub. L. 100–223, title IV, §405(c), Dec. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 1535, added item 4283.
1970—Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §205(a)(1), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 241, inserted "PART III—SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TAXES ON TRANSPORTATION BY AIR."
§4281. Small aircraft on nonestablished lines
(b) Maximum certificated takeoff weight
For purposes of this section, the term "maximum certificated takeoff weight" means the maximum such weight contained in the type certificate or airworthiness certificate.
(c) Sightseeing
(d) Jet aircraft
For purposes of this section, the term "jet aircraft" shall not include any aircraft which is a rotorcraft or propeller aircraft.
(Added Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §205(a)(1), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 241; amended Pub. L. 97–248, title II, §280(c)(2)(B), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 564; Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, §11124(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1952; Pub. L. 112–95, title XI, §1107(a), Feb. 14, 2012, 126 Stat. 154; Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title II, §204(a), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4025.)
A prior section 4281, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 508, related to tax on transportation of oil by pipeline, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 85–475, §4(a), June 30, 1958, 72 Stat. 260. For effective date of repeal, see section 4(c) of Pub. L. 85–475, set out as an Effective Date of 1958 Amendment note under section 6415 of this title.
2014—Pub. L. 113–295 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The taxes imposed by sections 4261 and 4271 shall not apply to transportation by an aircraft having a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 6,000 pounds or less, except when such aircraft is operated on an established line or when such aircraft is a jet aircraft. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term 'maximum certificated takeoff weight' means the maximum such weight contained in the type certificate or airworthiness certificate. For purposes of this section, an aircraft shall not be considered as operated on an established line at any time during which such aircraft is being operated on a flight the sole purpose of which is sightseeing."
2012—Pub. L. 112–95 inserted "or when such aircraft is a jet aircraft" after "an established line" in first sentence.
2005—Pub. L. 109–59 inserted at end "For purposes of this section, an aircraft shall not be considered as operated on an established line at any time during which such aircraft is being operated on a flight the sole purpose of which is sightseeing."
1982—Pub. L. 97–248 struck out "(as defined in section 4492(b))" after "certificated takeoff weight", and inserted provision defining "maximum certificated takeoff weight".
Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title II, §204(b), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4025, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in section 1107 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 [Pub. L. 112–95]."
Pub. L. 112–95, title XI, §1107(b), Feb. 14, 2012, 126 Stat. 154, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable transportation provided after March 31, 2012."
Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, §11124(b), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1953, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after September 30, 2005, but shall not apply to any amount paid before such date for such transportation."
Section effective on July 1, 1970, see section 211(a) of Pub. L. 91–258, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 4041 of this title.
§4282. Transportation by air for other members of affiliated group
(1) one member of an affiliated group is the owner or lessee of an aircraft, and
(2) such aircraft is not available for hire by persons who are not members of such group,
(b) Availability for hire
For purposes of subsection (a), the determination of whether an aircraft is available for hire by persons who are not members of an affiliated group shall be made on a flight-by-flight basis.
(c) Affiliated group
For purposes of subsection (a), the term "affiliated group" has the meaning assigned to such term by section 1504(a), except that all corporations shall be treated as includible corporations (without any exclusion under section 1504(b)).
(Added Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §205(a)(1), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 241; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, §1609(f), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1842.)
A prior section 4282, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 508, defined "fair charge" in connection with tax on transportation of oil by pipeline, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 85–475, §4(a), June 30, 1958, 72 Stat. 260. For effective date of repeal, see section 4(c) of Pub. L. 85–475, set out as an Effective Date of 1958 Amendment note under section 6415 of this title.
1996—Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 104–188 added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsec. (b) as (c).
[§4283. Repealed. Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11213(e)(1), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–436]
Section, added Pub. L. 100–223, title IV, §405(a), Dec. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 1533; amended Pub. L. 101–239, title VII, §7501(a)–(b)(2), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2361, provided for reduction in aviation-related taxes in certain cases.
[Subchapter D—Repealed]
[§§4286, 4287. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–44, title III, §304, June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 148]
Section 4286, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 510, imposed a tax equivalent to 10 percent of the amount collected for the use of safety deposit boxes.
Section 4287, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 510, defined safety deposit box.
Pub. L. 89–44, title VII, §701(b)(4), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 157, provided that: "The amendments made by section 304 [repealing these sections] shall apply with respect to use periods beginning on or after July 1, 1965."
Subchapter E—Special Provisions Applicable to Services and Facilities Taxes
Cases where persons receiving payment must collect tax.
[4292.
Exemption for United States and possessions.
[4294, 4295. Repealed.]
1976—Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1904(b)(4), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1815, struck out items 4292, 4294, and 4295 relating to State and local governmental exemption, exemption for nonprofit educational organizations, and cross reference to general administrative provisions, respectively.
1958—Pub. L. 85–859, title I, §135(b), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1292, added item 4294 and redesignated former item 4294 as 4295.
§4291. Cases where persons receiving payment must collect tax
Except as otherwise provided in section 4263(a), every person receiving any payment for facilities or services on which a tax is imposed upon the payor thereof under this chapter shall collect the amount of the tax from the person making such payment.
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 511; July 25, 1956, ch. 725, §4(c), 70 Stat. 646; Pub. L. 85–859, title I, §131(g), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1287; Pub. L. 89–44, title III, §305(a), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 148; Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §205(c)(3), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 242.)
1970—Pub. L. 91–258 substituted "section 4263(a)" for "section 4264(a)".
1965—Pub. L. 89–44 struck out reference to section 4231 and struck out sentence referring to tax imposed on life memberships by section 4241.
1958—Pub. L. 85–859 substituted "Except as otherwise provided in sections 3241 and 4262(a)" for "Except as provided in section 4264(a)".
1956—Act July 25, 1956, inserted "Except as provided in section 4264(a)", and struck out provisions which related to collection of tax where payment specified in section 4261 was made outside the United States for a prepaid order, exchange order, or similar order.
Amendment by Pub. L. 91–258 effective on July 1, 1970, see section 211(a) of Pub. L. 91–258, set out as a note under section 4041 of this title.
Pub. L. 89–44, title VII, §701(b)(1), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 156, provided that:
"(A) The amendments made by sections 301 and 305 [repealing sections 4231 to 4234 and 4241 to 4243 of this title and amending this section and section 6040 of this title] insofar as they relate to the taxes imposed by section 4231 of the Code, shall apply with respect to admissions, services, or uses after noon, December 31, 1965.
"(B) The amendments made by sections 301 and 305 insofar as they relate to the taxes imposed by section 4241 of the Code, shall apply with respect to—
"(i) dues and membership fees attributable to periods beginning on or after January 1, 1966;
"(ii) initiation fees (other than initiation fees to which clause (iii) applies) and amounts paid for life memberships attributable to memberships beginning on or after January 1, 1966;
"(iii) initiation fees paid on or after July 1, 1965, to a new club or organization which first makes its facilities available to members on or after such date; and
"(iv) in the case of amounts described in section 4243(b) of the Code, 3-year periods beginning on or after January 1, 1966."
Amendment by act July 25, 1956, applicable to amounts paid on or after first day of first month which begins more than sixty days after July 25, 1956, for transportation commencing on or after such first day, see section 6 of act July 25, 1956, set out as a note under section 4261 of this title.
[§4292. Repealed. Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1904(a)(9), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1812]
Section, acts Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 511; June 30, 1958, Pub. L. 85–475, §4(b)(3), 72 Stat. 260; May 21, 1970, Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §205(a)(2), 84 Stat. 241, provided tax exemption for any payment received for services or facilities furnished to any State, Territory, or political subdivision of such, or the District of Columbia.
§4293. Exemption for United States and possessions
The Secretary of the Treasury may authorize exemption from the taxes imposed by section 4041, section 4051, chapter 32 (other than the taxes imposed by sections 4064 and 4121) and subchapter B of chapter 33, as to any particular article, or service or class of articles or services, to be purchased for the exclusive use of the United States, if he determines that the imposition of such taxes with respect to such articles or services, or class of articles or services will cause substantial burden or expense which can be avoided by granting tax exemption and that full benefit of such exemption, if granted, will accrue to the United States.
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 511; Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §205(a)(3), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 241; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1906(b)(13)(B), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 95–227, §2(b)(3), Feb. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 12; Pub. L. 95–502, title II, §202(b), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1697; Pub. L. 95–618, title II, §201(c)(2), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3184; Pub. L. 100–647, title VI, §6103(a), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3711; Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, §11221(c), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–444; Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title II, §221(a)(103)(B)(iii), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4053.)
2014—Pub. L. 113–295 struck out "subchapter A of chapter 31," after "imposed by".
1990—Pub. L. 101–508 inserted "subchapter A of chapter 31," before "section 4041".
1988—Pub. L. 100–647 inserted reference to section 4051 of this title.
1978—Pub. L. 95–618 substituted "taxes imposed by sections 4064 and 4121" for "tax imposed by section 4121".
Pub. L. 95–502 substituted "section 4041, chapter 32" for "chapters 31 and 32".
Pub. L. 95–227 inserted "(other than the tax imposed by section 4121)" after "chapters 31 and 32".
1976—Pub. L. 94–455 substituted "Secretary of the Treasury" for "Secretary" after "The".
1970—Pub. L. 91–258 substituted "subchapter B" for "subchapters B and C".
Amendment by Pub. L. 101–508 effective Jan. 1, 1991, with exception for contracts binding on Sept. 30, 1990, and at all times thereafter, see section 11221(f) of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 4221 of this title.
Pub. L. 100–647, title VI, §6103(b), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3711, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 10, 1988]."
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–618 applicable with respect to 1980 and later model year automobiles, see section 201(g) of Pub. L. 95–618, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4064 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–502 effective Oct. 1, 1980, see section 202(d) of Pub. L. 95–502, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4042 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–227 applicable with respect to sales after Mar. 31, 1978, see section 2(d) of Pub. L. 95–227, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4121 of this title.
[§§4294, 4295. Repealed. Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1904(a)(10), (11), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1812]
Section 4294, added Pub. L. 85–859, title I, §135(a), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1292; amended Pub. L. 86–344, §2(d), Sept. 21, 1959, 73 Stat. 618; Pub. L. 91–72, title I, §101(j)(28), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 529; Pub. L. 91–258, title II, §205(a)(4), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 241, provided an exemption from tax for services and facilities furnished to a nonprofit educational organization and defined "nonprofit educational organization".
Section 4295, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 511, §4295, formerly §4294, renumbered Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–859, title I, §135(a), 72 Stat. 1292, related to a cross reference to general administrative provisions.