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US (United States) Code. Title 26. Subtitle F: Procedure and Administration. Chapter 68: Additions to the tax
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26 USC Sec. 6672 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Sec. 6672. Failure to collect and pay over tax, or attempt to evade
or defeat tax
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(a) General rule
Any person required to collect, truthfully account for, and pay
over any tax imposed by this title who willfully fails to collect
such tax, or truthfully account for and pay over such tax, or
willfully attempts in any manner to evade or defeat any such tax or
the payment thereof, shall, in addition to other penalties provided
by law, be liable to a penalty equal to the total amount of the tax
evaded, or not collected, or not accounted for and paid over. No
penalty shall be imposed under section 6653 or part II of
subchapter A of chapter 68 for any offense to which this section is
applicable.
(b) Preliminary notice requirement
(1) In general
No penalty shall be imposed under subsection (a) unless the
Secretary notifies the taxpayer in writing by mail to an address
as determined under section 6212(b) or in person that the
taxpayer shall be subject to an assessment of such penalty.
(2) Timing of notice
The mailing of the notice described in paragraph (1) (or, in
the case of such a notice delivered in person, such delivery)
shall precede any notice and demand of any penalty under
subsection (a) by at least 60 days.
(3) Statute of limitations
If a notice described in paragraph (1) with respect to any
penalty is mailed or delivered in person before the expiration of
the period provided by section 6501 for the assessment of such
penalty (determined without regard to this paragraph), the period
provided by such section for the assessment of such penalty shall
not expire before the later of -
(A) the date 90 days after the date on which such notice was
mailed or delivered in person, or
(B) if there is a timely protest of the proposed assessment,
the date 30 days after the Secretary makes a final
administrative determination with respect to such protest.
(4) Exception for jeopardy
This subsection shall not apply if the Secretary finds that the
collection of the penalty is in jeopardy.
(c) Extension of period of collection where bond is filed
(1) In general
If, within 30 days after the day on which notice and demand of
any penalty under subsection (a) is made against any person, such
person -
(A) pays an amount which is not less than the minimum amount
required to commence a proceeding in court with respect to his
liability for such penalty,
(B) files a claim for refund of the amount so paid, and
(C) furnishes a bond which meets the requirements of
paragraph (3),
no levy or proceeding in court for the collection of the
remainder of such penalty shall be made, begun, or prosecuted
until a final resolution of a proceeding begun as provided in
paragraph (2). Notwithstanding the provisions of section 7421(a),
the beginning of such proceeding or levy during the time such
prohibition is in force may be enjoined by a proceeding in the
proper court. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to
prohibit any counterclaim for the remainder of such penalty in a
proceeding begun as provided in paragraph (2).
(2) Suit must be brought to determine liability for penalty
If, within 30 days after the day on which his claim for refund
with respect to any penalty under subsection (a) is denied, the
person described in paragraph (1) fails to begin a proceeding in
the appropriate United States district court (or in the Court of
Claims) (!1) for the determination of his liability for such
penalty, paragraph (1) shall cease to apply with respect to such
penalty, effective on the day following the close of the 30-day
period referred to in this paragraph.
(3) Bond
The bond referred to in paragraph (1) shall be in such form and
with such sureties as the Secretary may by regulations prescribe
and shall be in an amount equal to 1 1/2 times the amount of
excess of the penalty assessed over the payment described in
paragraph (1).
(4) Suspension of running of period of limitations on collection
The running of the period of limitations provided in section
6502 on the collection by levy or by a proceeding in court in
respect of any penalty described in paragraph (1) shall be
suspended for the period during which the Secretary is prohibited
from collecting by levy or a proceeding in court.
(5) Jeopardy collection
If the Secretary makes a finding that the collection of the
penalty is in jeopardy, nothing in this subsection shall prevent
the immediate collection of such penalty.
(d) Right of contribution where more than 1 person liable for
penalty
If more than 1 person is liable for the penalty under subsection
(a) with respect to any tax, each person who paid such penalty
shall be entitled to recover from other persons who are liable for
such penalty an amount equal to the excess of the amount paid by
such person over such person's proportionate share of the penalty.
Any claim for such a recovery may be made only in a proceeding
which is separate from, and is not joined or consolidated with -
(1) an action for collection of such penalty brought by the
United States, or
(2) a proceeding in which the United States files a
counterclaim or third-party complaint for the collection of such
penalty.
(e) Exception for voluntary board members of tax-exempt
organizations
No penalty shall be imposed by subsection (a) on any unpaid,
volunteer member of any board of trustees or directors of an
organization exempt from tax under subtitle A if such member -
(1) is solely serving in an honorary capacity,
(2) does not participate in the day-to-day or financial
operations of the organization, and
(3) does not have actual knowledge of the failure on which such
penalty is imposed.
The preceding sentence shall not apply if it results in no person
being liable for the penalty imposed by subsection (a).
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(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 828; Pub. L. 95-628, Sec. 9(a),
Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3633; Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Secs.
7721(c)(9), 7737(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2400, 2404; Pub. L.
104-168, title IX, Secs. 901(a), 903(a), 904(a), July 30, 1996, 110
Stat. 1465-1467; Pub. L. 105-206, title III, Sec. 3307(a), (b),
July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 744.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Court of Claims, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), and the
United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals were merged
effective Oct. 1, 1982, into a new United States Court of Appeals
for the Federal Circuit by Pub. L. 97-164, Apr. 2, 1982, 96 Stat.
25, which also created a United States Claims Court [now United
States Court of Federal Claims] that inherited the trial
jurisdiction of the Court of Claims. See sections 48, 171 et seq.,
791 et seq., and 1491 et seq. of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial
Procedure.
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AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 3307(a), inserted
"or in person" after "section 6212(b)".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 3307(b)(1), inserted "(or,
in the case of such a notice delivered in person, such delivery)"
after "paragraph (1)".
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 3307(b)(2), inserted "or
delivered in person" after "mailed" in introductory provisions and
in subpar. (A).
1996 - Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 104-168, Sec. 901(a), added
subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsec. (b) as (c).
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104-168, Sec. 903(a), added subsec. (d).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 104-168, Sec. 904(a), added subsec. (e).
1989 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7721(c)(9), inserted
"or part II of subchapter A of chapter 68" after "under section
6653".
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7737(a), inserted at end
"Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit any
counterclaim for the remainder of such penalty in a proceeding
begun as provided in paragraph (2)."
1978 - Pub. L. 95-628 designated existing provisions as subsec.
(a), added subsec. (a) heading, and added subsec. (b).
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 105-206, title III, Sec. 3307(c), July 22, 1998, 112
Stat. 744, provided that: "The amendments 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
Section 901(b) of Pub. L. 104-168 provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to
proposed assessments made after June 30, 1996."
Section 903(b) of Pub. L. 104-168 provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to
penalties assessed after the date of the enactment of this Act
[July 30, 1996]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 7721(c)(9) of Pub. L. 101-239 applicable to
returns the due date for which (determined without regard to
extensions) is after Dec. 31, 1989, see section 7721(d) of Pub. L.
101-239, set out as a note under section 461 of this title.
Section 7737(b) of Pub. L. 101-239 provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section and sections 6694 and
6703 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment
of this Act [Dec. 19, 1989]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1978 AMENDMENT
Section 9(c) of Pub. L. 95-628 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section and sections 7103 and
7421 of this title] shall apply with respect to penalties assessed
more than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov.
10, 1978]."
PUBLIC INFORMATION TO ENSURE EMPLOYEE AWARENESS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
AND LIABILITIES UNDER TAX DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
Section 904(b) of Pub. L. 104-168 provided that:
"(1) In general. - The Secretary of the Treasury or the
Secretary's delegate (hereafter in this subsection referred to as
the 'Secretary') shall take such actions as may be appropriate to
ensure that employees are aware of their responsibilities under the
Federal tax depository system, the circumstances under which
employees may be liable for the penalty imposed by section 6672 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the responsibility to
promptly report to the Internal Revenue Service any failure
referred to in subsection (a) of such section 6672. Such actions
shall include -
"(A) printing of a warning on deposit coupon booklets and the
appropriate tax returns that certain employees may be liable for
the penalty imposed by such section 6672, and
"(B) the development of a special information packet.
"(2) Development of explanatory materials. - The Secretary shall
develop materials explaining the circumstances under which board
members of tax-exempt organizations (including voluntary and
honorary members) may be subject to penalty under section 6672 of
such Code. Such materials shall be made available to tax-exempt
organizations.
"(3) IRS instructions. - The Secretary shall clarify the
instructions to Internal Revenue Service employees on the
application of the penalty under section 6672 of such Code with
regard to voluntary members of boards of trustees or directors of
tax-exempt organizations."
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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 6050C, 6103, 6331, 7103,
7421, 7501 of this title; title 20 section 1099c.
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(!1) See References in Text note below.
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26 USC Sec. 6673 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Sec. 6673. Sanctions and costs awarded by courts
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(a) Tax court proceedings
(1) Procedures instituted primarily for delay, etc.
Whenever it appears to the Tax Court that -
(A) proceedings before it have been instituted or maintained
by the taxpayer primarily for delay,
(B) the taxpayer's position in such proceeding is frivolous
or groundless, or
(C) the taxpayer unreasonably failed to pursue available
administrative remedies,
the Tax Court, in its decision, may require the taxpayer to pay
to the United States a penalty not in excess of $25,000.
(2) Counsel's liability for excessive costs
Whenever it appears to the Tax Court that any attorney or other
person admitted to practice before the Tax Court has multiplied
the proceedings in any case unreasonably and vexatiously, the Tax
Court may require -
(A) that such attorney or other person pay personally the
excess costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees reasonably incurred
because of such conduct, or
(B) if such attorney is appearing on behalf of the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, that the United States pay
such excess costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees in the same
manner as such an award by a district court.
(b) Proceedings in other courts
(1) Claims under section 7433
Whenever it appears to the court that the taxpayer's position
in the proceedings before the court instituted or maintained by
such taxpayer under section 7433 is frivolous or groundless, the
court may require the taxpayer to pay to the United States a
penalty not in excess of $10,000.
(2) Collection of sanctions and costs
In any civil proceeding before any court (other than the Tax
Court) which is brought by or against the United States in
connection with the determination, collection, or refund of any
tax, interest, or penalty under this title, any monetary
sanctions, penalties, or costs awarded by the court to the United
States may be assessed by the Secretary and, upon notice and
demand, may be collected in the same manner as a tax.
(3) Sanctions and costs awarded by a court of appeals
In connection with any appeal from a proceeding in the Tax
Court or a civil proceeding described in paragraph (2), an order
of a United States Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court awarding
monetary sanctions, penalties or court costs to the United States
may be registered in a district court upon filing a certified
copy of such order and shall be enforceable as other district
court judgments. Any such sanctions, penalties, or costs may be
assessed by the Secretary and, upon notice and demand, may be
collected in the same manner as a tax.
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(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 828; Pub. L. 94-455, title XIX,
Sec. 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 97-248,
title II, Sec. 292(b), (d)(2)(A), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 574; Pub.
L. 99-514, title XV, Sec. 1552(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2753;
Pub. L. 100-647, title VI, Sec. 6241(b), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat.
3748; Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec. 7731(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103
Stat. 2400.)
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AMENDMENTS
1989 - Pub. L. 101-239 substituted "Sanctions and costs awarded
by courts" for "Damages assessable for instituting proceedings
before the Court primarily for delay, etc." in section catchline
and amended text generally, making changes in substance and
structure of subsecs. (a) and (b).
1988 - Pub. L. 100-647 struck out "Tax" after "before the" in
section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a),
and added subsec. (b).
1986 - Pub. L. 99-514 substituted ", that the taxpayer's position
in such proceeding is frivolous or groundless, or that the taxpayer
unreasonably failed to pursue available administrative remedies"
for "or that the taxpayer's position in such proceedings is
frivolous or groundless".
1982 - Pub. L. 97-248, Sec. 292(d)(2)(A), substituted "primarily
for delay, etc." for "merely for delay" after "Tax Court" in
section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97-248, Sec. 292(b), substituted "or
maintained by the taxpayer primarily for delay or that the
taxpayer's position in such proceedings is frivolous or groundless,
damages in an amount not in excess of $5,000" for "by the taxpayer
merely for delay, damages in an amount not in excess of $500" in
first sentence.
1976 - Pub. L. 94-455 struck out "or his delegate" after
"Secretary".
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Section 7731(d) of Pub. L. 101-239 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section and section 7482 of
this title] shall apply to positions taken after December 31, 1989,
in proceedings which are pending on, or commenced after such date."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1988 AMENDMENT
Section 6241(d) of Pub. L. 100-647 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [enacting section 7433 of this title and
amending this section] shall apply to actions by officers or
employees of the Internal Revenue Service after the date of the
enactment of this Act [Nov. 10, 1988]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Section 1552(b) of Pub. L. 99-514 provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to
proceedings commenced after the date of the enactment of this Act
[Oct. 22, 1986]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1982 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 97-248 applicable to any action or
proceeding in the Tax Court commenced after Dec. 31, 1982, or
pending in the Tax Court on the day 120 days after July 18, 1984,
see section 292(e)(2) of Pub. L. 97-248, as amended, set out as an
Effective Date note under section 7430 of this title.
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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 6215, 7459 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6674 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Sec. 6674. Fraudulent statement or failure to furnish statement to
employee
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In addition to the criminal penalty provided by section 7204, any
person required under the provisions of section 6051 or 6053(b) to
furnish a statement to an employee who willfully furnishes a false
or fraudulent statement, or who willfully fails to furnish a
statement in the manner, at the time, and showing the information
required under section 6051 or 6053(b), or regulations prescribed
thereunder, shall for each such failure be subject to a penalty
under this subchapter of $50, which shall be assessed and collected
in the same manner as the tax on employers imposed by section 3111.
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(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 828; Pub. L. 89-97, title III,
Sec. 313(e)(2)(C), July 30, 1965, 79 Stat. 385.)
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AMENDMENTS
1965 - Pub. L. 89-97 substituted "6051 or 6053(b)" for "6051"
wherever appearing.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1965 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 313 of Pub. L. 89-97 applicable only with
respect to tips received by employees after 1965, see section
313(f) of Pub. L. 89-97, set out as a note under section 6053 of
this title.
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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 6051, 7204 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6675 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Sec. 6675. Excessive claims with respect to the use of certain
fuels
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(a) Civil penalty
In addition to any criminal penalty provided by law, if a claim
is made 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) for an excessive amount, unless it is shown that
the claim for such excessive amount is due to reasonable cause, the
person making such claim shall be liable to a penalty in an amount
equal to whichever of the following is the greater:
(1) Two times the excessive amount; or
(2) $10.
(b) Excessive amount defined
For purposes of this section, the term "excessive amount" means
in the case of any person the amount by which -
(1) the amount claimed under section 6420, 6421, or 6427, as
the case may be, for any period, exceeds
(2) the amount allowable under such section for such period.
(c) Assessment and collection of penalty
For assessment and collection of penalty provided by
subsection (a), see section 6206.
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(Added Apr. 2, 1956, ch. 160, Sec. 3, 70 Stat. 90; amended June 29,
1956, ch. 462, title II, Sec. 208(d)(2), 70 Stat. 396; Pub. L.
89-44, title II, Sec. 202(c)(3)(A), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 139;
Pub. L. 91-258, title II, Sec. 207(d)(8), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat.
249; Pub. L. 95-618, title II, Sec. 233(b)(2)(D), Nov. 9, 1978, 92
Stat. 3191; Pub. L. 97-424, title V, Sec. 515(b)(11)(A)-(C), Jan.
6, 1983, 96 Stat. 2182.)
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AMENDMENTS
1983 - Pub. L. 97-424, Sec. 515(b)(11)(C), struck out "or
lubricating oil" after "fuels" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97-424, Sec. 515(b)(11)(A), struck out "6424
(relating to lubricating oil used for certain nontaxable
purposes)," after "systems),".
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 97-424, Sec. 515(b)(11)(B), struck out
"6424," after "6421,".
1978 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95-618 substituted "used for certain
nontaxable purposes" for "not used in highway motor vehicles".
1970 - Pub. L. 91-258, Sec. 207(d)(8)(A), substituted "fuels" for
"gasoline" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91-258, Sec. 207(d)(8)(B), inserted
reference to section 6427 relating to fuels not used for taxable
purposes.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 91-258, Sec. 207(d)(8)(C), inserted
reference to section 6427.
1965 - Pub. L. 89-44, Sec. 202(c)(3)(A)(i), inserted "or
lubricating oil" after "gasoline" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 89-44, Sec. 202(c)(3)(A)(ii), inserted
reference to claims made under section 6424.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 89-44, Sec. 202(c)(3)(A)(iii), inserted
reference to amounts claimed under section 6424.
1956 - Act June 29, 1956, Sec. 208(d)(2)(A), substituted "with
respect to the use of certain gasoline" for "for gasoline used on
farms" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Act June 29, 1956, Sec. 208(d)(2)(B), inserted
reference to claims made under section 6421.
Subsec. (b). Act June 29, 1956, Sec. 208(d)(2)(C), inserted
reference to amounts claimed under section 6421.
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 1978 AMENDMENT
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.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1970 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 91-258 effective July 1, 1970, see section
211(a) of Pub. L. 91-258, set out as a note under section 4041 of
this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1965 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 89-44 effective Jan. 1, 1966, see section
701(a)(1), (2) of Pub. L. 89-44, set out as a note under section
4161 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.
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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 6206, 6420, 6421, 6427,
6504 of this title.
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26 USC [Sec. 6676 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
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[Sec. 6676. Repealed. Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec. 7711(b)(1),
Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2393]
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Section, added Pub. L. 87-397, Sec. 1(b), Oct. 5, 1961, 75 Stat.
828; amended Pub. L. 91-172, title I, Sec. 101(j)(52), Dec. 30,
1969, 83 Stat. 531; Pub. L. 93-406, title II, Sec. 1016(a)(20),
Sept. 2, 1974, 88 Stat. 931; Pub. L. 97-248, title III, Sec.
316(a), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 607; Pub. L. 98-67, title I, Sec.
105(a), Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 380; Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title
IV, Sec. 422(c), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 798; Pub. L. 99-514, title
XV, Secs. 1501(b), 1523(b)(3), 1524(b), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat.
2736, 2748, 2749; Pub. L. 100-647, title I, Sec. 1015(g), Nov. 10,
1988, 102 Stat. 3570, related to failure to supply identifying
numbers.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL
Repeal applicable to returns and statements the due date for
which (determined without regard to extensions) is after Dec. 31,
1989, see section 7711(c) of Pub. L. 101-239, set out as an
Effective Date of 1989 Amendment note under section 6721 of this
title.
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26 USC Sec. 6677 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6677. Failure to file information with respect to certain
foreign trusts
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(a) Civil penalty
In addition to any criminal penalty provided by law, if any
notice or return required to be filed by section 6048 -
(1) is not filed on or before the time provided in such
section, or
(2) does not include all the information required pursuant to
such section or includes incorrect information,
the person required to file such notice or return shall pay a
penalty equal to 35 percent of the gross reportable amount. If any
failure described in the preceding sentence continues for more than
90 days after the day on which the Secretary mails notice of such
failure to the person required to pay such penalty, such person
shall pay a penalty (in addition to the amount determined under the
preceding sentence) of $10,000 for each 30-day period (or fraction
thereof) during which such failure continues after the expiration
of such 90-day period. In no event shall the penalty under this
subsection with respect to any failure exceed the gross reportable
amount.
(b) Special rules for returns under section 6048(b)
In the case of a return required under section 6048(b) -
(1) the United States person referred to in such section shall
be liable for the penalty imposed by subsection (a), and
(2) subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting "5 percent"
for "35 percent".
(c) Gross reportable amount
For purposes of subsection (a), the term "gross reportable
amount" means -
(1) the gross value of the property involved in the event
(determined as of the date of the event) in the case of a failure
relating to section 6048(a),
(2) the gross value of the portion of the trust's assets at the
close of the year treated as owned by the United States person in
the case of a failure relating to section 6048(b)(1), and
(3) the gross amount of the distributions in the case of a
failure relating to section 6048(c).
(d) Reasonable cause exception
No penalty shall be imposed by this section on any failure which
is shown to be due to reasonable cause and not due to willful
neglect. The fact that a foreign jurisdiction would impose a civil
or criminal penalty on the taxpayer (or any other person) for
disclosing the required information is not reasonable cause.
(e) Deficiency procedures not to apply
Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedures for
income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes) shall not apply in
respect of the assessment or collection of any penalty imposed by
subsection (a).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 87-834, Sec. 7(g), Oct. 16, 1962, 76 Stat. 988;
amended Pub. L. 91-172, title I, Sec. 101(j)(53), Dec. 30, 1969, 83
Stat. 531; Pub. L. 93-406, title II, Sec. 1016(a)(21), Sept. 2,
1974, 88 Stat. 931; Pub. L. 94-455, title X, Sec. 1013(d)(2), Oct.
4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1616; Pub. L. 104-188, title I, Sec. 1901(b),
Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1907.)
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AMENDMENTS
1996 - Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1901(b), substituted "information"
for "information returns" in section catchline and amended text
generally, substituting present provisions for former provisions
which related to civil penalty in subsec. (a) and nonapplicability
of deficiency procedures in subsec. (b).
1976 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94-455 inserted "(or, in the case of
a failure with respect to section 6048(c), equal to 5 percent of
the value of the corpus of the trust at the close of the taxable
year)" after "transferred to a trust".
1974 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93-406 substituted "and certain
excise" for "chapter 42".
1969 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91-172 inserted reference to chapter
42 taxes.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-188, to the extent related to section
6048(a) of this title, applicable to reportable events (as defined
in such section) occurring after Aug. 20, 1996, to the extent
related to section 6048(b) of this title, applicable to taxable
years of United States persons beginning after Dec. 31, 1995, and
to the extent related to section 6048(c) of this title, applicable
to distributions received after Aug. 20, 1996, see section 1901(d)
of Pub. L. 104-188, set out as a note under section 6048 of this
title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1976 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 94-455 applicable to taxable years ending
after Dec. 31, 1975, but only in the case of foreign trusts created
after May 21, 1974 and transfer of property to foreign trusts after
May 21, 1974, see section 1013(f)(1) of Pub. L. 94-455, set out as
a note under section 679 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1974 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 93-406 applicable, except as otherwise
provided in section 1017(c) through (i) of Pub. L. 93-406, for plan
years beginning after Sept. 2, 1974, but, in the case of plans in
existence on Jan. 1, 1974, amendment by Pub. L. 93-406 applicable
for plan years beginning after Dec. 31, 1975, see section 1017 of
Pub. L. 93-406, set out as an Effective Date; Transitional Rules
note under section 410 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1969 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 91-172 effective Jan. 1, 1970, see section
101(k)(1) of Pub. L. 91-172, set out as an Effective Date note
under section 4940 of this title.
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26 USC [Sec. 6678 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
[Sec. 6678. Repealed. Pub. L. 99-514, title XV, Sec. 1501(d)(2),
Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2740]
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Section, added Pub. L. 87-834, Sec. 19(e), Oct. 16, 1962, 76
Stat. 1058; amended Pub. L. 88-272, title II, Secs. 204(c)(2),
221(b)(3), Feb. 26, 1964, 78 Stat. 37, 75; Pub. L. 94-455, title
XIX, Sec. 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L.
96-167, Sec. 7(b)(2), Dec. 29, 1979, 93 Stat. 1277; Pub. L. 97-34,
title VII, Sec. 723(a)(2), (b)(2), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 343,
344; Pub. L. 97-248, title III, Secs. 309(b)(3), 311(a)(2), 312(b),
314(b), 315(c), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 595, 600, 602, 605, 607;
Pub. L. 97-448, title II, Sec. 201(i)(3), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat.
2395; Pub. L. 98-67, title I, Sec. 105(b)(2), Aug. 5, 1983, 97
Stat. 381; Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title I, Secs. 145(b)(3),
146(b)(3), 148(b)(3), 149(b)(2), (3), 155(b)(2)(B), title VII, Sec.
714(f), (q)(3), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 685, 686, 689, 690, 693,
961, 966; Pub. L. 99-514, title XVIII, Sec. 1811(c)(1), Oct. 22,
1986, 100 Stat. 2833, related to penalties for failure to furnish
certain statements.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL
Repeal applicable to returns the due date for which (determined
without regard to extensions) is after Dec. 31, 1986, see section
1501(e) of Pub. L. 99-514, set out as an Effective Date note under
section 6721 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6679 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6679. Failure to file returns, etc., with respect to foreign
corporations or foreign partnerships
-STATUTE-
(a) Civil penalty
(1) In general
In addition to any criminal penalty provided by law, any person
required to file a return under section 6035, 6046, or 6046A who
fails to file such return at the time provided in such section,
or who files a return which does not show the information
required pursuant to such section, shall pay a penalty of
$10,000, unless it is shown that such failure is due to
reasonable cause.
(2) Increase in penalty where failure continues after
notification
If any failure described in paragraph (1) continues for more
than 90 days after the day on which the Secretary mails notice of
such failure to the United States person, such person shall pay a
penalty (in addition to the amount required under paragraph (1))
of $10,000 for each 30-day period (or fraction thereof) during
which such failure continues after the expiration of such 90-day
period. The increase in any penalty under this paragraph shall
not exceed $50,000.
(3) Reduced penalty for returns relating to foreign personal
holding companies
In the case of a return required under section 6035, paragraph
(1) shall be applied by substituting "$1,000" for "$10,000", and
paragraph (2) shall not apply.
(b) Deficiency procedures not to apply
Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedure for
income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes) shall not apply in
respect of the assessment or collection of any penalty imposed by
subsection (a).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 87-834, Sec. 20(c), Oct. 16, 1962, 76 Stat. 1062;
amended Pub. L. 91-172, title I, Sec. 101(j)(54), Dec. 30, 1969, 83
Stat. 532; Pub. L. 93-406, title II, Sec. 1016(a)(22), Sept. 2,
1974, 88 Stat. 931; Pub. L. 97-248, title III, Sec. 340(b)(1), (2),
title IV, Sec. 405(b), (c)(2), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 634, 670;
Pub. L. 97-448, title III, Sec. 306(c)(2), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat.
2406; Pub. L. 105-34, title XI, Sec. 1143(b), Aug. 5, 1997, 111
Stat. 983.)
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AMENDMENTS
1997 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-34 reenacted heading without
change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as
follows: "In addition to any criminal penalty provided by law, any
person required to file a return under section 6035, 6046, or 6046A
who fails to file such return at the time provided in such section,
or who files a return which does not show the information required
pursuant to such section, shall pay a penalty of $1,000, unless it
is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause."
1983 - Pub. L. 97-448 amended language of Pub. L. 97-248, Sec.
405(b), (c)(2), to clarify an ambiguity created by the conflicting
language of Secs. 340(b)(1), (2) and 405(b), (c)(2) of Pub. L.
97-248. See 1982 Amendment note below.
1982 - Pub. L. 97-248, Secs. 340(b)(2), 405(c)(2), as amended by
Pub. L. 97-448, Sec. 306(c)(2)(B), substituted "Failure to file
returns, etc., with respect to foreign corporations or foreign
partnerships" for "Failure to file returns as to organization or
reorganization of foreign corporations and as to acquisitions of
their stock" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97-248, Secs. 340(b)(1), 405(b), as amended
by Pub. L. 97-448, Sec. 306(a)(2)(A), substituted "section 6035,
6046, or 6046A" for "section 6046".
1974 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93-406 substituted "and certain
excise" for "chapter 42".
1969 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91-172 inserted reference to chapter
42 taxes.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-34 applicable to transfers and changes
after Aug. 5, 1997, see section 1143(c) of Pub. L. 105-34, set out
as a note under section 6046A of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1983 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 97-448 effective as if included in the
provisions of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982,
Pub. L. 97-248, to which such amendment relates, see section 311(d)
of Pub. L. 97-448, set out as a note under section 31 of this
title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1982 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 340(b)(1), (2) of Pub. L. 97-248 applicable
to taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after Sept. 3,
1982, see section 340(c) of Pub. L. 97-248, set out as a note under
section 6035 of this title.
Amendment by section 405(b), (c)(2) of Pub. L. 97-248 applicable
with respect to acquisitions or dispositions of, or substantial
changes in, interests in foreign partnerships occurring after Sept.
3, 1982, see section 407(b) of Pub. L. 97-248, set out as an
Effective Date note under section 6046A of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1974 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 93-406 applicable, except as otherwise
provided in section 1017(c) through (i) of Pub. L. 93-406, for plan
years beginning after Sept. 2, 1974, but, in the case of plans in
existence on Jan. 1, 1974, amendment by Pub. L. 93-406 applicable
for plan years beginning after Dec. 31, 1975, see section 1017 of
Pub. L. 93-406, set out as an Effective Date; Transitional Rules
note under section 410 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1969 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 91-172 effective Jan. 1, 1970, see section
101(k)(1) of Pub. L. 91-172, set out as an Effective Date note
under section 4940 of this title.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 6046A of this title.
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26 USC [Sec. 6680 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
[Sec. 6680. Repealed. Pub. L. 94-455, title XIX, Sec.
1904(b)(10)(A)(vi)(I), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1817]
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Section, added Pub. L. 88-563, Sec. 6(a), Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat.
845; amended Pub. L. 91-128, Sec. 4(h)(1), Nov. 26, 1969, 83 Stat.
268; Pub. L. 92-9, Sec. 3(j)(2), Apr. 1, 1971, 85 Stat. 22, related
to failure to file interest equalization tax returns.
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26 USC [Sec. 6681 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
[Sec. 6681. Repealed. Pub. L. 94-455, title XIX, Sec.
1904(b)(10)(D)(i), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1817]
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Section, added Pub. L. 88-563, Sec. 6(a), Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat.
845; amended Pub. L. 90-59, Sec. 4(d), July 1, 1967, 81 Stat. 155;
Pub. L. 90-73, Sec. 2(d), Aug. 29, 1967, 81 Stat. 176; Pub. L.
92-9, Sec. 3(k)(1)-(3), Apr. 1, 1971, 85 Stat. 22, related to false
equalization tax certificates.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL
Section 1904(b)(10)(D)(iii) of Pub. L. 94-455 provided that: "The
amendments made by this subparagraph [repealing this section] shall
apply with respect to actions occurring after June 30, 1974."
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6682 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6682. False information with respect to withholding
-STATUTE-
(a) Civil penalty
In addition to any criminal penalty provided by law, if -
(1) any individual makes a statement under section 3402 or
section 3406 which results in a decrease in the amounts deducted
and withheld under chapter 24, and
(2) as of the time such statement was made, there was no
reasonable basis for such statement,
such individual shall pay a penalty of $500 for such statement.
(b) Exception
The Secretary may waive (in whole or in part) the penalty imposed
under subsection (a) if the taxes imposed with respect to the
individual under subtitle A for the taxable year are equal to or
less than the sum of -
(1) the credits against such taxes allowed by part IV of
subchapter A of chapter 1, and
(2) the payments of estimated tax which are considered payments
on account of such taxes.
(c) Deficiency procedures not to apply
Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedures for
income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes) shall not apply in
respect to the assessment or collection of any penalty imposed by
subsection (a).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 89-368, title I, Sec. 101(e)(4)(A), Mar. 15, 1966,
80 Stat. 61; amended Pub. L. 91-172, title I, Sec. 101(j)(55), Dec.
30, 1969, 83 Stat. 532; Pub. L. 93-406, title II, Sec. 1016(a)(23),
Sept. 2, 1974, 88 Stat. 931; Pub. L. 97-34, title VII, Sec. 721(a),
Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 340; Pub. L. 97-248, title III, Secs.
306(a), 308(a), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 588, 591; Pub. L. 98-67,
title I, Secs. 102(a), 107(a), Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 369, 382.)
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AMENDMENTS
1983 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 98-67 inserted reference to
section 3406 and repealed amendments made by Pub. L. 97-248. See
1982 Amendment note below.
1982 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 97-248 provided that, applicable
to payments of interest, dividends, and patronage dividends paid or
credited after June 30, 1983, par. (1) is amended by inserting "or
section 3452(f)(1)(A)" after "section 3402". Section 102(a), (b) of
Pub. L. 98-67, title I, Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 369, repealed
subtitle A (Secs. 301-308) of title III of Pub. L. 97-248 as of the
close of June 30, 1983, and provided that the Internal Revenue Code
of 1954 [now 1986] [this title] shall be applied and administered
(subject to certain exceptions) as if such subtitle A (and the
amendments made by such subtitle A) had not been enacted.
1981 - Pub. L. 97-34 struck out "allowances based on itemized
deductions" after "withholding" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97-34 substituted provisions relating to
imposition of penalty of $500 for statement under section 3402
resulting in decreased amounts withheld under chapter 24 and no
reasonable basis existed for making such statement at the time it
was made, for provisions relating to imposition of penalty of $50
for statement under section 3402(f)(1)(F) concerning amount of
wages under chapter 24, or itemized deductions under section
3402(m), and provisions setting forth conditions for mitigation of
such penalty.
Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 97-34 added subsec. (b) and
redesignated former subsec. (b) as (c).
1974 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93-406 substituted "and certain
excise" for "chapter 42."
1969 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91-172 inserted reference to chapter
42 taxes.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1983 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 107(a) of Pub. L. 98-67 effective Aug. 5,
1983, see section 110(c) of Pub. L. 98-67, set out as a note under
section 31 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1981 AMENDMENT
Section 721(d) of Pub. L. 97-34 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending sections 6682 and 7205 of this
title] shall apply to acts and failures to act after December 31,
1981."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1974 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 93-406 applicable, except as otherwise
provided in section 1017(c) through (i) of Pub. L. 93-406, for plan
years beginning after Sept. 2, 1974, but, in the case of plans in
existence on Jan. 1, 1974, amendment by Pub. L. 93-406 applicable
for plan years beginning after Dec. 31, 1975, see section 1017 of
Pub. L. 93-406, set out as an Effective Date; Transitional Rules
note under section 410 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1969 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 91-172 effective Jan. 1, 1970, see section
101(k)(1) of Pub. L. 91-172, set out as an Effective Date note
under section 4940 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6683 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6683. Failure of foreign corporation to file return of
personal holding company tax
-STATUTE-
Any foreign corporation which -
(1) is a personal holding company for any taxable year, and
(2) fails to file or to cause to be filed with the Secretary a
true and accurate return of the tax imposed by section 541,
shall, in addition to other penalties provided by law, pay a
penalty equal to 10 percent of the taxes imposed by chapter 1
(including the tax imposed by section 541) on such foreign
corporation for such taxable year. No penalty shall be imposed
under this section on any failure which is shown to be due to
reasonable cause and not willful neglect.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 89-809, title I, Sec. 104(h)(4)(A), Nov. 13, 1966,
80 Stat. 1560; amended Pub. L. 94-455, title XIX, Sec.
1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 105-34, title
XII, Sec. 1281(c), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1037.)
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AMENDMENTS
1997 - Pub. L. 105-34 inserted at end "No penalty shall be
imposed under this section on any failure which is shown to be due
to reasonable cause and not willful neglect."
1976 - Pub. L. 94-455 struck out "or his delegate" after
"Secretary".
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-34 applicable to taxable years beginning
after Aug. 5, 1997, see section 1281(e) of Pub. L. 105-34, set out
as a note under section 6652 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable with respect to taxable years beginning after
Dec. 31, 1966, see section 104(n) of Pub. L. 89-809, set out as an
Effective Date of 1966 Amendment note under section 11 of this
title.
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26 USC Sec. 6684 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6684. Assessable penalties with respect to liability for tax
under chapter 42
-STATUTE-
If any person becomes liable for tax under any section of chapter
42 (relating to private foundations and certain other tax-exempt
organizations) by reason of any act or failure to act which is not
due to reasonable cause and either -
(1) such person has theretofore been liable for tax under such
chapter, or
(2) such act or failure to act is both willful and flagrant,
then such person shall be liable for a penalty equal to the amount
of such tax.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 91-172, title I, Sec. 101(c), Dec. 30, 1969, 83
Stat. 519; amended Pub. L. 100-203, title X, Sec. 10712(c)(4), Dec.
22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330-467.)
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AMENDMENTS
1987 - Pub. L. 100-203 inserted "and certain other tax-exempt
organizations" after "private foundations" in parenthetical.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1987 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 100-203 applicable to taxable years
beginning after Dec. 22, 1987, see section 10712(d) of Pub. L.
100-203, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4955 of
this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Jan. 1, 1970, see section 101(k)(1) of Pub. L.
91-172, set out as a note under section 4940 of this title.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 4948 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6685 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6685. Assessable penalty with respect to public inspection
requirements for certain tax-exempt organizations
-STATUTE-
In addition to the penalty imposed by section 7207 (relating to
fraudulent returns, statements, or other documents), any person who
is required to comply with the requirements of subsection (d) of
section 6104 and who fails to so comply with respect to any return
or application, if such failure is willful, shall pay a penalty of
$5,000 with respect to each such return or application.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 91-172, title I, Sec. 101(e)(4), Dec. 30, 1969, 83
Stat. 524; amended Pub. L. 96-603, Sec. 1(d)(4), Dec. 28, 1980, 94
Stat. 3504; Pub. L. 100-203, title X, Sec. 10704(b)(1), Dec. 22,
1987, 101 Stat. 1330-462; Pub. L. 104-168, title XIII, Sec.
1313(b), July 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 1480; Pub. L. 105-277, div. J,
title I, Sec. 1004(b)(2)(D), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-890.)
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AMENDMENTS
1998 - Pub. L. 105-277 struck out "or (e)" after "subsection
(d)".
1996 - Pub. L. 104-168 substituted "$5,000" for "$1,000".
1987 - Pub. L. 100-203 substituted current section catchline for
"Assessable penalties with respect to private foundation annual
returns" and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read
as follows: "In addition to the penalty imposed by section 7207
(relating to fraudulent returns, statements, or other documents),
any person who is required to comply with the requirements of
section 6104(d) (relating to private foundations' annual returns)
and who fails to so comply with respect to any return, if such
failure is willful, shall pay a penalty of $1,000 with respect to
each such return."
1980 - Pub. L. 96-603 substituted in section catchline "returns"
for "reports", and in text "required to comply" for "required to
file the report and the notice required under section 6056
(relating to annual reports by private foundations) or to comply",
"(relating to private foundations' annual returns) and who fails to
so comply with respect to any return" for "(relating to public
inspection of private foundations' annual reports) and who fails so
to file or comply", and "each such return" for "each such report or
notice".
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-277 applicable to requests made after
the later of Dec. 31, 1998, or the 60th day after the Secretary of
the Treasury first issues the regulations referred to in section
6104(d)(4) of this title, see section 1004(b)(3) of Pub. L.
105-277, set out as a note under section 6104 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-168 applicable to requests made on or
after 60th day after Secretary of the Treasury first issues
regulations referred to in section 6104(e)(3) of this title, see
section 1313(c) of Pub. L. 104-168, set out as a note under section
6104 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1987 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 100-203 applicable to returns for years
beginning after Dec. 31, 1986, and on and after Dec. 22, 1987, in
case of applications submitted after July 15, 1987, or on or before
July 15, 1987, if the organization has a copy of the application on
July 15, 1987, see section 10704(d) of Pub. L. 100-203, set out as
a note under section 6652 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1980 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 96-603 applicable to taxable years beginning
after Dec. 31, 1980, see section 1(f) of Pub. L. 96-603, set out as
a note under section 6033 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Jan. 1, 1970, see section 101(k)(1) of Pub. L.
91-172, set out as a note under section 4940 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6686 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6686. Failure to file returns or supply information by DISC or
FSC
-STATUTE-
In addition to the penalty imposed by section 7203 (relating to
willful failure to file return, supply information, or pay tax) any
person required to supply information or to file a return under
section 6011(c) who fails to supply such information or file such
return at the time prescribed by the Secretary, or who files a
return which does not show the information required, shall pay a
penalty of $100 for each failure to supply information (but the
total amount imposed on the delinquent person for all such failures
during any calendar year shall not exceed $25,000) or a penalty of
$1,000 for each failure to file a return, unless it is shown that
such failure is due to reasonable cause.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 92-178, title V, Sec. 504(d), Dec. 10, 1971, 85
Stat. 551; amended Pub. L. 94-455, title XIX, Sec. 1906(b)(13)(A),
Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title VIII,
Sec. 801(d)(15)(A), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 997.)
-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1984 - Pub. L. 98-369 substituted "Failure to file returns or
supply information by DISC or FSC" for "Failure of DISC to file
returns" in section catchline, and in text substituted "section
6011(c)" for "section 6011(e)".
1976 - Pub. L. 94-455 struck out "or his delegate" after
"Secretary".
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1984 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 98-369 applicable to transactions after Dec.
31, 1984, in taxable years ending after such date, see section
805(a)(1) of Pub. L. 98-369, as amended, set out as a note under
section 245 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable with respect to taxable years ending after
Dec. 31, 1971, except that a corporation may not be a DISC for any
taxable year beginning before Jan. 1, 1972, see section 507 of Pub.
L. 92-178, set out as a note under section 991 of this title.
-End-
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26 USC [Sec. 6687 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
[Sec. 6687. Repealed. Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec. 7711(b)(1),
Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2393]
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Section, added Pub. L. 92-512, title I, Sec. 144(b)(1), Oct. 20,
1972, 86 Stat. 936, related to failure to supply information with
respect to place of residence.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL
Repeal applicable to returns and statements the due date for
which (determined without regard to extensions) is after Dec. 31,
1989, see section 7711(c) of Pub. L. 101-239, set out as an
Effective Date of 1989 Amendment note under section 6721 of this
title.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6688 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6688. Assessable penalties with respect to information
required to be furnished under section 7654
-STATUTE-
In addition to any criminal penalty provided by law, any person
described in section 7654(a) who is required by regulations
prescribed under section 7654 to furnish information and who fails
to comply with such requirement at the time prescribed by such
regulations unless it is shown that such failure is due to
reasonable cause and not to willful neglect, shall pay (upon notice
and demand by the Secretary and in the same manner as tax) a
penalty of $100 for each such failure.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 92-606, Sec. 1(c), Oct. 31, 1972, 86 Stat. 1496,
Sec. 6687; renumbered Sec. 6688, Pub. L. 93-406, title II, Sec.
1016(b)(4), Sept. 2, 1974, 88 Stat. 932; amended Pub. L. 94-455,
title XIX, Sec. 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)
-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1976 - Pub. L. 94-455 struck out "or his delegate" after
"Secretary".
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable with respect to taxable years beginning after
Dec. 31, 1972, see section 2 of Pub. L. 92-606, set out in part as
a note under section 931 of this title.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6689 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6689. Failure to file notice of redetermination of foreign tax
-STATUTE-
(a) Civil penalty
If the taxpayer fails to notify the Secretary (on or before the
date prescribed by regulations for giving such notice) of a foreign
tax redetermination, unless it is shown that such failure is due to
reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect, there shall be
added to the deficiency attributable to such redetermination an
amount (not in excess of 25 percent of the deficiency) determined
as follows -
(1) 5 percent of the deficiency if the failure is for not more
than 1 month, with
(2) an additional 5 percent of the deficiency for each month
(or fraction thereof) during which the failure continues.
(b) Foreign tax redetermination defined
For purposes of this section, the term "foreign tax
redetermination" means any redetermination for which a notice is
required under subsection (c) of section 905 or paragraph (2) of
section 404A(g).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 96-603, Sec. 2(c)(2), Dec. 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 3509.)
-MISC1-
PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 6689, added Pub. L. 93-17, Sec. 3(d)(2), Apr. 10,
1973, 87 Stat. 16, related to failure by certain foreign issuers
and obligors to comply with United States investment equalization
tax requirements, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94-455, title XIX,
Sec. 1904(b)(10)(E)(i), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1817.
EFFECTIVE DATE
For applicability of section with respect to employer
contributions or accruals for taxable years beginning after Dec.
31, 1979, election to apply amendments retroactively with respect
to foreign subsidiaries, allowance of prior deductions in case of
certain funded branch plans, and time and manner for making
elections, see section 2(e) of Pub. L. 96-603, set out as a note
under section 404A of this title.
-End-
-CITE-
26 USC Sec. 6690 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6690. Fraudulent statement or failure to furnish statement to
plan participant
-STATUTE-
Any person required under section 6057(e) to furnish a statement
to a participant who willfully furnishes a false or fraudulent
statement, or who willfully fails to furnish a statement in the
manner, at the time, and showing the information required under
section 6057(e), or regulations prescribed thereunder, shall for
each such act, or for each such failure, be subject to a penalty
under this subchapter of $50, which shall be assessed and collected
in the same manner as the tax on employers imposed by section 3111.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 93-406, title II, Sec. 1031(b)(2)(A), Sept. 2, 1974,
88 Stat. 946.)
-MISC1-
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Sept. 2, 1974, see section 1034 of Pub. L.
93-406, set out as a note under section 6057 of this title.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 6057 of this title.
-End-
-CITE-
26 USC [Sec. 6691 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
[Sec. 6691. Reserved]
-STATUTE-
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6692 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6692. Failure to file actuarial report
-STATUTE-
The plan administrator (as defined in section 414(g)) of each
defined benefit plan to which section 412 applies who fails to file
the report required by section 6059 at the time and in the manner
required by section 6059, shall pay a penalty of $1,000 for each
such failure unless it is shown that such failure is due to
reasonable cause.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 93-406, title II, Sec. 1033(b), Sept. 2, 1974, 88
Stat. 948.)
-MISC1-
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Sept. 2, 1974, see section 1034 of Pub. L.
93-406, set out as a note under section 6057 of this title.
-End-
-CITE-
26 USC Sec. 6693 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6693. Failure to provide reports on certain tax-favored
accounts or annuities; penalties relating to designated
nondeductible contributions
-STATUTE-
(a) Reports
(1) In general
If a person required to file a report under a provision
referred to in paragraph (2) fails to file such report at the
time and in the manner required by such provision, such person
shall pay a penalty of $50 for each failure unless it is shown
that such failure is due to reasonable cause.
(2) Provisions
The provisions referred to in this paragraph are -
(A) subsections (i) and (l) of section 408 (relating to
individual retirement plans),
(B) section 220(h) (relating to Archer MSAs),
(C) section 529(d) (relating to qualified tuition programs),
and
(D) section 530(h) (relating to Coverdell education savings
accounts).
This subsection shall not apply to any report which is an
information return described in section 6724(d)(1)(C)(i) or a payee
statement described in section 6724(d)(2)(X).
(b) Penalties relating to nondeductible contributions
(1) Overstatement of designated nondeductible contributions
Any individual who -
(A) is required to furnish information under section
408(o)(4) as to the amount of designated nondeductible
contributions made for any taxable year, and
(B) overstates the amount of such contributions made for such
taxable year,
shall pay a penalty of $100 for each such overstatement unless it
is shown that such overstatement is due to reasonable cause.
(2) Failure to file form
Any individual who fails to file a form required to be filed by
the Secretary under section 408(o)(4) shall pay a penalty of $50
for each such failure unless it is shown that such failure is due
to reasonable cause.
(c) Penalties relating to simple retirement accounts
(1) Employer penalties
An employer who fails to provide 1 or more notices required by
section 408(l)(2)(C) shall pay a penalty of $50 for each day on
which such failures continue.
(2) Trustee and issuer penalties
A trustee or issuer who fails -
(A) to provide 1 or more statements required by the last
sentence of section 408(i) shall pay a penalty of $50 for each
day on which such failures continue, or
(B) to provide 1 or more summary descriptions required by
section 408(l)(2)(B) shall pay a penalty of $50 for each day on
which such failures continue.
(3) Reasonable cause exception
No penalty shall be imposed under this subsection with respect
to any failure which the taxpayer shows was due to reasonable
cause.
(d) Deficiency procedures not to apply
Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedures for
income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes) does not apply to
the assessment or collection of any penalty imposed by this
section.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 93-406, title II, Sec. 2002(f), Sept. 2, 1974, 88
Stat. 967; amended Pub. L. 96-222, title I, Sec. 101(a)(10)(H),
Apr. 1, 1980, 94 Stat. 203; Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title I, Sec.
147(b), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 687; Pub. L. 99-514, title XI, Sec.
1102(d)(1), (2)(A), (B), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2416; Pub. L.
100-647, title I, Sec. 1011(b)(4)(A), (B)(i), Nov. 10, 1988, 102
Stat. 3456, 3457; Pub. L. 104-188, title I, Secs. 1421(b)(4)(B),
1455(d)(3), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1796, 1818; Pub. L. 104-191,
title III, Sec. 301(g), Aug. 21, 1996, 110 Stat. 2052; Pub. L.
105-34, title II, Secs. 211(e)(2)(B), (C), 213(c), title XVI, Secs.
1601(d)(1)(C)(ii), 1602(a)(4), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 812, 816,
1087, 1094; Pub. L. 105-277, div. J, title IV, Sec. 4006(c)(4),
Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-913; Pub. L. 106-554, Sec. 1(a)(7)
[title II, Sec. 202(b)(2)(E)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763,
2763A-629; Pub. L. 107-16, title IV, Sec. 402(a)(4)(A), June 7,
2001, 115 Stat. 60; Pub. L. 107-22, Sec. 1(b)(2)(C), July 26, 2001,
115 Stat. 197.)
-STATAMEND-
AMENDMENT OF SECTION
For termination of amendment by section 901 of Pub. L. 107-16,
see Effective and Termination Dates of 2001 Amendment note below.
-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
2001 - Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 107-16, Secs. 402(a)(4)(A),
901, temporarily substituted "qualified tuition" for "qualified
State tuition". See Effective and Termination Dates of 2001
Amendment note below.
Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 107-22 substituted "Coverdell
education savings" for "education individual retirement".
2000 - Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 106-554 substituted "Archer
MSAs" for "medical savings accounts".
1998 - Subsec. (a)(2)(C), (D). Pub. L. 105-277 substituted
"section" for "Section".
1997 - Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 211(e)(2)(C), substituted "certain
tax-favored" for "individual retirement" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1602(a)(4), inserted concluding
provisions.
Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 211(e)(2)(B), added
subpar. (C).
Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 213(c), added subpar.
(D).
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1601(d)(1)(C)(ii), inserted
"and issuer" before "penalties" in heading and "or issuer" before
"who fails" in introductory provisions.
1996 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104-191 inserted heading and amended
text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The
person required by subsection (i) or (l) of section 408 to file a
report regarding an individual retirement account or individual
retirement annuity at the time and in the manner required by such
subsection shall pay a penalty of $50 for each failure unless it is
shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause. This subsection
shall not apply to any report which is an information return
described in section 6724(d)(1)(C)(i) or a payee statement
described in section 6724(d)(2)(W)."
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1455(d)(3), inserted at end "This
subsection shall not apply to any report which is an information
return described in section 6724(d)(1)(C)(i) or a payee statement
described in section 6724(d)(2)(W)."
Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1421(b)(4)(B), added
subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d).
1988 - Pub. L. 100-647, Sec. 1011(b)(4)(B)(i), substituted
"penalties relating to" for "overstatement of" in section
catchline.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100-647, Sec. 1011(b)(4)(A), substituted
"Penalties relating to" for "Overstatement of designated" in
heading and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read
as follows: "Any individual who -
"(1) is required to furnish information under section 408(o)(4)
as to the amount of designated nondeductible contributions made
for any taxable year, and
"(2) overstates the amount of such contributions made for such
taxable year,
shall pay a penalty of $100 for each such overstatement unless it
is shown that such overstatement is due to reasonable cause."
1986 - Pub. L. 99-514, Sec. 1102(d)(2)(B), inserted ";
overstatement of designated nondeductible contributions" in section
catchline.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99-514, Sec. 1102(d)(1), added subsec. (b).
Former subsec. (b) redesignated (c).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99-514, Sec. 1102(d)(1), (2)(A),
redesignated former subsec. (b) as (c) and substituted "this
section" for "subsection (a)".
1984 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98-369 substituted "$50" for "$10".
1980 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96-222 substituted "subsection (i) or
(l) of section 408 to file" for "section 408(i) to file", and "such
subsection shall pay" for "section 408(i) shall pay".
EFFECTIVE AND TERMINATION DATES OF 2001 AMENDMENTS
Amendment by Pub. L. 107-22 effective July 26, 2001, see section
1(c) of Pub. L. 107-22, set out as a note under section 26 of this
title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 107-16 applicable to taxable years beginning
after Dec. 31, 2001, see section 402(h) of Pub. L. 107-16, set out
as a note under section 72 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 107-16 inapplicable to taxable, plan, or
limitation years beginning after Dec. 31, 2010, and the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to be applied and administered to such years
as if such amendment had never been enacted, see section 901 of
Pub. L. 107-16, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 211(e)(2)(B), (C) of Pub. L. 105-34
effective Jan. 1, 1998, see section 211(f) of Pub. L. 105-34, set
out as a note under section 529 of this title.
Amendment by section 213(c) of Pub. L. 105-34 applicable to
taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1997, see section 213(f) of
Pub. L. 105-34, set out as a note under section 26 of this title.
Amendment by section 1601(d)(1)(C)(ii) 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.
Amendment by section 1602(a)(4) of Pub. L. 105-34 effective as if
included in the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-191, to which such
amendment relates, see section 1602(i) of Pub. L. 105-34, set out
as a note under section 26 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENTS
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-191 applicable to taxable years
beginning after Dec. 31, 1996, see section 301(j) of Pub. L.
104-191, set out as a note under section 62 of this title.
Amendment by section 1421(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 104-188 applicable
to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1996, see section 1421(e)
of Pub. L. 104-188, set out as a note under section 72 of this
title.
Amendment by section 1455(d)(3) of Pub. L. 104-188 applicable to
returns, reports, and other statements the due date for which
(determined without regard to extensions) is after Dec. 31, 1996,
see section 1455(e) of Pub. L. 104-188, set out as a note under
section 408 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 contributions and
distributions for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1986, see
section 1102(g) of Pub. L. 99-514, set out as a note under section
219 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1984 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 98-369 applicable to failures occurring
after July 18, 1984, see section 147(d)(2) of Pub. L. 98-369, set
out as a note under section 219 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1980 AMENDMENT
Section 101(b)(1)(F) of Pub. L. 96-222 provided that: "The
amendment made by subparagraph (I) of subsection (a)(10) [probably
means subpar. (H) of subsec. (a)(10), which amended this section]
shall apply with respect to failures occuring [sic] after the date
of the enactment of this Act [Apr. 1, 1980]."
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Jan. 1, 1975, see section 2002(i)(2) of Pub. L.
93-406, set out as a note under section 4973 of this title.
PLAN AMENDMENTS NOT REQUIRED UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1998
For provisions directing that if any amendments made by subtitle
D [Secs. 1401-1465] of title I of Pub. L. 104-188 require an
amendment to any plan or annuity contract, such amendment shall not
be required to be made before the first day of the first plan year
beginning on or after Jan. 1, 1998, see section 1465 of Pub. L.
104-188, set out as a note under section 401 of this title.
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 [Secs. 1101-1147 and 1171-1177] or
title XVIII [Secs. 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.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 220, 408 of this title.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6694 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6694. Understatement of taxpayer's liability by income tax
return preparer
-STATUTE-
(a) Understatements due to unrealistic positions
If -
(1) any part of any understatement of liability with respect to
any return or claim for refund is due to a position for which
there was not a realistic possibility of being sustained on its
merits,
(2) any person who is an income tax return preparer with
respect to such return or claim knew (or reasonably should have
known) of such position, and
(3) such position was not disclosed as provided in section
6662(d)(2)(B)(ii) or was frivolous,
such person shall pay a penalty of $250 with respect to such return
or claim unless it is shown that there is reasonable cause for the
understatement and such person acted in good faith.
(b) Willful or reckless conduct
If any part of any understatement of liability with respect to
any return or claim for refund is due -
(1) to a willful attempt in any manner to understate the
liability for tax by a person who is an income tax return
preparer with respect to such return or claim, or
(2) to any reckless or intentional disregard of rules or
regulations by any such person,
such person shall pay a penalty of $1,000 with respect to such
return or claim. With respect to any return or claim, the amount of
the penalty payable by any person by reason of this subsection
shall be reduced by the amount of the penalty paid by such person
by reason of subsection (a).
(c) Extension of period of collection where preparer pays 15
percent of penalty
(1) In general
If, within 30 days after the day on which notice and demand of
any penalty under subsection (a) or (b) is made against any
person who is an income tax return preparer, such person pays an
amount which is not less than 15 percent of the amount of such
penalty and files a claim for refund of the amount so paid, no
levy or proceeding in court for the collection of the remainder
of such penalty shall be made, begun, or prosecuted until the
final resolution of a proceeding begun as provided in paragraph
(2). Notwithstanding the provisions of section 7421(a), the
beginning of such proceeding or levy during the time such
prohibition is in force may be enjoined by a proceeding in the
proper court. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to
prohibit any counterclaim for the remainder of such penalty in a
proceeding begun as provided in paragraph (2).
(2) Preparer must bring suit in district court to determine his
liability for penalty
If, within 30 days after the day on which his claim for refund
of any partial payment of any penalty under subsection (a) or (b)
is denied (or, if earlier, within 30 days after the expiration of
6 months after the day on which he filed the claim for refund),
the income tax return preparer fails to begin a proceeding in the
appropriate United States district court for the determination of
his liability for such penalty, paragraph (1) shall cease to
apply with respect to such penalty, effective on the day
following the close of the applicable 30-day period referred to
in this paragraph.
(3) Suspension of running of period of limitations on collection
The running of the period of limitations provided in section
6502 on the collection by levy or by a proceeding in court in
respect of any penalty described in paragraph (1) shall be
suspended for the period during which the Secretary is prohibited
from collecting by levy or a proceeding in court.
(d) Abatement of penalty where taxpayer's liability not understated
If at any time there is a final administrative determination or a
final judicial decision that there was no understatement of
liability in the case of any return or claim for refund with
respect to which a penalty under subsection (a) or (b) has been
assessed, such assessment shall be abated, and if any portion of
such penalty has been paid the amount so paid shall be refunded to
the person who made such payment as an overpayment of tax without
regard to any period of limitations which, but for this subsection,
would apply to the making of such refund.
(e) Understatement of liability defined
For purposes of this section, the term "understatement of
liability" means any understatement of the net amount payable with
respect to any tax imposed by subtitle A or any overstatement of
the net amount creditable or refundable with respect to any such
tax. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d), the
determination of whether or not there is an understatement of
liability shall be made without regard to any administrative or
judicial action involving the taxpayer.
(f) Cross reference
For definition of income tax return preparer, see section
7701(a)(36).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 94-455, title XII, Sec. 1203(b)(1), Oct. 4, 1976, 90
Stat. 1689; amended Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Secs. 7732(a),
7737(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2402, 2404.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Another section 6694, relating to failure to file information
with respect to carryover basis property, which was added by Pub.
L. 94-455, Sec. 2005(d)(2), was renumbered section 6698 by Pub. L.
95-600, renumbered section 6698A by Pub. L. 96-222, and repealed by
Pub. L. 96-223.
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AMENDMENTS
1989 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7732(a), substituted
"Understatements due to unrealistic positions" for "Negligent or
intentional disregard of rules and regulations" in heading and
amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
"If any part of any understatement of liability with respect to any
return or claim for refund is due to the negligent or intentional
disregard of rules and regulations by any person who is an income
tax return preparer with respect to such return or claim, such
person shall pay a penalty of $100 with respect to such return or
claim."
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7732(a), substituted "Willful
or reckless conduct" for "Willful understatement of liability" in
heading and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read
as follows: "If any part of any understatement of liability with
respect to any return or claim for refund is due to a willful
attempt in any manner to understate the liability for a tax by a
person who is an income tax return preparer with respect to such
return or claim, such person shall pay a penalty of $500 with
respect to such return or claim. With respect to any return or
claim, the amount of the penalty payable by any person by reason of
this subsection shall be reduced by the amount of the penalty paid
by such person by reason of subsection (a)."
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7737(a), inserted at end
"Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit any
counterclaim for the remainder of such penalty in a proceeding
begun as provided in paragraph (2)."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Section 7732(b) of Pub. L. 101-239 provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with
respect to documents prepared after December 31, 1989."
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 6103, 6503, 6511, 6696,
6701, 7407, 7421 of this title.
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6695. Other assessable penalties with respect to the
preparation of income tax returns for other persons
-STATUTE-
(a) Failure to furnish copy to taxpayer
Any person who is an income tax return preparer with respect to
any return or claim for refund who fails to comply with section
6107(a) with respect to such return or claim shall pay a penalty of
$50 for such failure, unless it is shown that such failure is due
to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect. The maximum
penalty imposed under this subsection on any person with respect to
documents filed during any calendar year shall not exceed $25,000.
(b) Failure to sign return
Any person who is an income tax return preparer with respect to
any return or claim for refund, who is required by regulations
prescribed by the Secretary to sign such return or claim, and who
fails to comply with such regulations with respect to such return
or claim shall pay a penalty of $50 for such failure, unless it is
shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not due to
willful neglect. The maximum penalty imposed under this subsection
on any person with respect to documents filed during any calendar
year shall not exceed $25,000.
(c) Failure to furnish identifying number
Any person who is an income tax return preparer with respect to
any return or claim for refund and who fails to comply with section
6109(a)(4) with respect to such return or claim shall pay a penalty
of $50 for such failure, unless it is shown that such failure is
due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect. The maximum
penalty imposed under this subsection on any person with respect to
documents filed during any calendar year shall not exceed $25,000.
(d) Failure to retain copy or list
Any person who is an income tax return preparer with respect to
any return or claim for refund who fails to comply with section
6107(b) with respect to such return or claim shall pay a penalty of
$50 for each such failure, unless it is shown that such failure is
due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect. The maximum
penalty imposed under this subsection on any person with respect to
any return period shall not exceed $25,000.
(e) Failure to file correct information returns
Any person required to make a return under section 6060 who fails
to comply with the requirements of such section shall pay a penalty
of $50 for -
(1) each failure to file a return as required under such
section, and
(2) each failure to set forth an item in the return as required
under section,
unless it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and
not due to willful neglect. The maximum penalty imposed under this
subsection on any person with respect to any return period shall
not exceed $25,000.
(f) Negotiation of check
Any person who is an income tax return preparer who endorses or
otherwise negotiates (directly or through an agent) any check made
in respect of the taxes imposed by subtitle A which is issued to a
taxpayer (other than the income tax return preparer) shall pay a
penalty of $500 with respect to each such check. The preceding
sentence shall not apply with respect to the deposit by a bank
(within the meaning of section 581) of the full amount of the check
in the taxpayer's account in such bank for the benefit of the
taxpayer.
(g) Failure to be diligent in determining eligibility for earned
income credit
Any person who is an income tax return preparer with respect to
any return or claim for refund who fails to comply with due
diligence requirements imposed by the Secretary by regulations with
respect to determining eligibility for, or the amount of, the
credit allowable by section 32 shall pay a penalty of $100 for each
such failure.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 94-455, title XII, Sec. 1203(f), Oct. 4, 1976, 90
Stat. 1692; amended Pub. L. 95-600, title VII, Sec. 701(cc)(1),
Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2923; Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title I, Sec.
179(b)(2), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 718; Pub. L. 99-44, Sec. 1(b),
May 24, 1985, 99 Stat. 77; Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec.
7733(a)-(d), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2402, 2403; Pub. L. 105-34,
title X, Sec. 1085(a)(2), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 956.)
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AMENDMENTS
1997 - Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 105-34 added subsec. (g).
1989 - Subsecs. (a) to (c). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7733(a)-(c),
substituted "$50" for "$25" and inserted at end "The maximum
penalty imposed under this subsection on any person with respect to
documents filed during any calendar year shall not exceed $25,000."
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7733(d), substituted "returns"
for "return" in heading and amended text generally. Prior to
amendment, text read as follows: "Any person required to make a
return under section 6060 who fails to comply with the requirements
of such section shall pay a penalty of -
"(1) $100 for each failure to file a return as required under
such section, and
"(2) $5 for each failure to set forth an item in the return as
required under such section,
unless it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and
not due to willful neglect. The maximum penalty imposed under this
subsection on any person with respect to any return period shall
not exceed $20,000."
1985 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99-44 repealed Pub. L. 98-369, Sec.
179(b)(2), which amended subsec. (b), and provided that the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954 [now 1986] [this title] shall be
applied and administered as if section 179(b)(2) (and the
amendments made by such section) had not been enacted. See 1984
Amendment note and Effective Date of 1985 Amendment note below.
1984 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98-369 amended subsec. (b) generally,
substituting provisions dealing with failure to inform taxpayer of
certain recordkeeping requirements of section 274(d) of this title
or to sign returns, for provisions dealing with failure to sign
returns. See 1985 Amendment note above.
1978 - Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 95-600 inserted provision relating to
deposits by a bank.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-34 applicable to taxable years beginning
after Dec. 31, 1996, see section 1085(e)(1) of Pub. L. 105-34, set
out as a note under section 32 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Section 7733(e) of Pub. L. 101-239 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to
documents prepared after December 31, 1989."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1985 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 99-44 effective as if included in the
amendments made by section 179(b) of Pub. L. 98-369, see section
6(a) of Pub. L. 99-44, set out as a note under section 274 of this
title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1984 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 98-369 applicable to taxable years beginning
after Dec. 31, 1984, see section 179(d)(2) of Pub. L. 98-369, set
out as an Effective Date note under section 280F of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1978 AMENDMENT
Section 701(cc)(3) of Pub. L. 95-600 provided that: "The
amendments made by this subsection [amending this section and
section 7701 of this title] shall apply to documents prepared after
December 31, 1976."
REPEAL OF REGULATIONS COVERING SUBSTANTIATION BY ADEQUATE
CONTEMPORANEOUS RECORDS
Regulations issued before May 24, 1985, to carry out the
amendment of subsec. (b) of this section by section 179(b)(2) of
Pub. L. 98-369 to have no force and effect, see section 1(c) of
Pub. L. 99-44, set out as a note under section 274 of this title.
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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 6103, 6504, 6511, 6696,
7407 of this title.
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6696. Rules applicable with respect to sections 6694 and 6695
-STATUTE-
(a) Penalties to be additional to any other penalties
The penalties provided by section 6694 and 6695 shall be in
addition to any other penalties provided by law.
(b) Deficiency procedures not to apply
Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedures for
income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes) shall not apply
with respect to the assessment or collection of the penalties
provided by sections 6694 and 6695.
(c) Procedure for claiming refund
Any claim for credit or refund of any penalty paid under section
6694 or 6695 shall be filed in accordance with regulations
prescribed by the Secretary.
(d) Periods of limitation
(1) Assessment
The amount of any penalty under section 6694(a) or under
section 6695 shall be assessed within 3 years after the return or
claim for refund with respect to which the penalty is assessed
was filed, and no proceeding in court without assessment for the
collection of such tax shall be begun after the expiration of
such period. In the case of any penalty under section 6694(b),
the penalty may be assessed, or a proceeding in court for the
collection of the penalty may be begun without assessment, at any
time.
(2) Claim for refund
Except as provided in section 6694(d), any claim for refund of
an overpayment of any penalty assessed under section 6694 or 6695
shall be filed within 3 years from the time the penalty was paid.
(e) Definitions
For purposes of sections 6694 and 6695 -
(1) Return
The term "return" means any return of any tax imposed by
subtitle A.
(2) Claim for refund
The term "claim for refund" means a claim for refund of, or
credit against, any tax imposed by subtitle A.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 94-455, title XII, Sec. 1203(f), Oct. 4, 1976, 90
Stat. 1693.)
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 6107, 6109, 6504, 6511 of
this title.
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6697. Assessable penalties with respect to liability for tax
of regulated investment companies
-STATUTE-
(a) Civil penalty
In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any regulated
investment company whose tax liability for any taxable year is
deemed to be increased pursuant to section 860(c)(1)(A) shall pay a
penalty in an amount equal to the amount of the interest (for which
such company is liable) which is attributable solely to such
increase.
(b) 50-percent limitation
The penalty payable under this section with respect to any
determination shall not exceed one-half of the amount of the
deduction allowed by section 860(a) for such taxable year.
(c) Deficiency procedures not to apply
Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedure for
income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes) shall not apply in
respect of the assessment or collection of any penalty imposed by
subsection (a).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 94-455, title XVI, Sec. 1601(b)(1), Oct. 4, 1976, 90
Stat. 1745; amended Pub. L. 95-600, title III, Sec. 362(b), Nov. 6,
1978, 92 Stat. 2851; Pub. L. 99-514, title VI, Sec. 667(a), Oct.
22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2305.)
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AMENDMENTS
1986 - Pub. L. 99-514 substituted "regulated investment
companies" for "real estate investment entities" in section
catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99-514 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior
to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: "In addition to any
other penalty provided by law, any qualified investment entity (as
defined in section 860(b)) whose tax liability for any taxable year
is deemed to be increased pursuant to section 860(c)(1)(A)
(relating to interest and additions to tax determined with respect
to the amount of the deduction for deficiency dividends allowed)
shall pay a penalty in an amount equal to the amount of interest
(for which such entity is liable) which is attributable solely to
such increase."
1978 - Pub. L. 95-600 substituted "qualified investment entities"
for "real estate investment trusts" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95-600 substituted "qualified investment
entity (as defined in section 860(b))" for "real estate investment
trust", "section 860(c)(1)(A)" for "section 859(b)(2)(A)", and
"(for which such entity is liable) which" for "for which such trust
is liable that".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95-600 substituted "section 860(a)" for
"section 859(a)".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95-600 reenacted subsec. (c) without change.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 99-514 applicable to taxable years beginning
after Dec. 31, 1986, see section 669 of Pub. L. 99-514, set out as
a note under section 856 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1978 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 95-600 applicable with respect to
determinations (as defined in section 860(e) of this title) after
Nov. 6, 1978, see section 362(e) of Pub. L. 95-600, set out as an
Effective Date note under section 860 of this title.
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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 860 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6698 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6698. Failure to file partnership return
-STATUTE-
(a) General rule
In addition to the penalty imposed by section 7203 (relating to
willful failure to file return, supply information, or pay tax), if
any partnership required to file a return under section 6031 for
any taxable year -
(1) fails to file such return at the time prescribed therefor
(determined with regard to any extension of time for filing), or
(2) files a return which fails to show the information required
under section 6031,
such partnership shall be liable for a penalty determined under
subsection (b) for each month (or fraction thereof) during which
such failure continues (but not to exceed 5 months), unless it is
shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause.
(b) Amount per month
For purposes of subsection (a), the amount determined under this
subsection for any month is the product of -
(1) $50, multiplied by
(2) the number of persons who were partners in the partnership
during any part of the taxable year
(c) Assessment of penalty
The penalty imposed by subsection (a) shall be assessed against
the partnership.
(d) Deficiency procedures not to apply
Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedures for
income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes) shall not apply in
respect of the assessment or collection of any penalty imposed by
subsection (a).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 95-600, title II, Sec. 211(a), Nov. 6, 1978, 92
Stat. 2817.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Another section 6698, formerly section 6694, relating to failure
to file information with respect to carryover basis property, which
was added by Pub. L. 94-455, Sec. 2005(d)(2), was renumbered
section 6698 by Pub. L. 95-600, renumbered section 6698A by Pub. L.
96-222, and repealed by Pub. L. 96-223.
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EFFECTIVE DATE
Section 211(c) of Pub. L. 95-600 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [enacting this section] shall apply with
respect to returns for taxable years beginning after December 31,
1978."
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26 USC [Sec. 6698A 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
[Sec. 6698A. Repealed. Pub. L. 96-223, title IV, Sec. 401(a), Apr.
2, 1980, 94 Stat. 299]
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Section, added Pub. L. 94-455, title XX, Sec. 2005(d)(2), Oct. 4,
1976, 90 Stat. 1878, Sec. 6694; renumbered Sec. 6698 and amended
Pub. L. 95-600, title VII, Sec. 702(r)(1)(A), (B), Nov. 6, 1978, 92
Stat. 2938; renumbered Sec. 6698A, Pub. L. 96-222, title I, Sec.
107(a)(2)(D), Apr. 1, 1980, 94 Stat. 223, related to failure of an
executor to file information with respect to carryover basis
property. Repeal was achieved by repealing section 2005(d)(2) of
Pub. L. 94-455 and section 702(r)(1)(A), (B) of Pub. L. 95-600 and
the amendments made by those sections.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL AND REVIVAL OF PRIOR LAW
Repeal applicable in respect of decedents dying after Dec. 31,
1976, and, except for certain elections, this title to be applied
and administered as if this section had not been enacted, see
section 401(b), (e) of Pub. L. 96-223, set out as an Effective Date
of 1980 Amendment and Revival of Prior Law note under section 1023
of this title.
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26 USC [Sec. 6699 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
[Sec. 6699. Repealed. Pub. L. 99-514, title XI, Sec. 1171(b)(7)(A),
Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2513]
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Section, added Pub. L. 95-600, title I, Sec. 141(c)(1), Nov. 6,
1978, 92 Stat. 2794; amended Pub. L. 96-222, title I, Sec.
101(a)(7)(L)(iii)(VI), (v)(IX), Apr. 1, 1980, 94 Stat. 200; Pub. L.
97-34, title III, Sec. 331(c)(3), (4), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 293,
294; Pub. L. 97-448, title I, Sec. 103(g)(2)(B)-(D), Jan. 12, 1983,
96 Stat. 2379; Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title IV, Sec. 491(e)(9),
July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 853; Pub. L. 99-514, title XVIII, Sec.
1847(b)(9), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2857, related to assessable
penalties applicable to tax credit employee stock ownership plans.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL
Repeal applicable to compensation paid or accrued after Dec. 31,
1986, in taxable years ending after such date, but this section to
continue to apply with respect to credits under section 41 of this
title attributable to compensation paid or accrued before Jan. 1,
1987 (or under section 38 of this title with respect to qualified
investment before Jan. 1, 1983), see section 1171(c) of Pub. L.
99-514, set out as an Effective Date of 1986 Amendment note under
section 38 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6700 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6700. Promoting abusive tax shelters, etc.
-STATUTE-
(a) Imposition of penalty
Any person who -
(1)(A) organizes (or assists in the organization of) -
(i) a partnership or other entity,
(ii) any investment plan or arrangement, or
(iii) any other plan or arrangement, or
(B) participates (directly or indirectly) in the sale of any
interest in an entity or plan or arrangement referred to in
subparagraph (A), and
(2) makes or furnishes or causes another person to make or
furnish (in connection with such organization or sale) -
(A) a statement with respect to the allowability of any
deduction or credit, the excludability of any income, or the
securing of any other tax benefit by reason of holding an
interest in the entity or participating in the plan or
arrangement which the person knows or has reason to known is
false or fraudulent as to any material matter, or
(B) a gross valuation overstatement as to any material
matter,
shall pay, with respect to each activity described in paragraph
(1), a penalty equal to the $1,000 or, if the person establishes
that it is lesser, 100 percent of the gross income derived (or to
be derived) by such person from such activity. For purposes of the
preceding sentence, activities described in paragraph (1)(A) with
respect to each entity or arrangement shall be treated as a
separate activity and participation in each sale described in
paragraph (1)(B) shall be so treated.
(b) Rules relating to penalty for gross valuation overstatements
(1) Gross valuation overstatement defined
For purposes of this section, the term "gross valuation
overstatement" means any statement as to the value of any
property or services if -
(A) the value so stated exceeds 200 percent of the amount
determined to be the correct valuation, and
(B) the value of such property or services is directly
related to the amount of any deduction or credit allowable
under chapter 1 to any participant.
(2) Authority to waive
The Secretary may waive all or any part of the penalty provided
by subsection (a) with respect to any gross valuation
overstatement on a showing that there was a reasonable basis for
the valuation and that such valuation was made in good faith.
(c) Penalty in addition to other penalties
The penalty imposed by this section shall be in addition to any
other penalty provided by law.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 97-248, title III, Sec. 320(a), Sept. 3, 1982, 96
Stat. 611; amended Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title I, Sec. 143(a),
July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 682; Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec.
7734(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2403.)
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AMENDMENTS
1989 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7734(a)(3), added
concluding provision and struck out former concluding provision
which read as follows: "shall pay a penalty equal to the greater of
$1,000 or 20 percent of the gross income derived or to be derived
by such person from such activity."
Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7734(a)(1), inserted
"(directly or indirectly)" after "participates".
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7734(a)(2), inserted "or
causes another person to make or furnish" after "makes or
furnishes" in introductory provisions.
1984 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98-369 substituted "20 percent" for
"10 percent".
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Section 7734(b) of Pub. L. 101-239 provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to
activities after December 31, 1989."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1984 AMENDMENT
Section 143(c) of Pub. L. 98-369 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section and section 7408 of
this title] shall take effect on the day after the date of the
enactment of this Act [July 18, 1984]."
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section 320(c) of Pub. L. 97-248 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [enacting this section] shall take effect on
the day after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 3,
1982]."
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 6701, 6703, 7408, 7422 of
this title; title 28 section 1509.
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26 USC Sec. 6701 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6701. Penalties for aiding and abetting understatement of tax
liability
-STATUTE-
(a) Imposition of penalty
Any person -
(1) who aids or assists in, procures, or advises with respect
to, the preparation or presentation of any portion of a return,
affidavit, claim, or other document,
(2) who knows (or has reason to believe) that such portion will
be used in connection with any material matter arising under the
internal revenue laws, and
(3) who knows that such portion (if so used) would result in an
understatement of the liability for tax of another person,
shall pay a penalty with respect to each such document in the
amount determined under subsection (b).
(b) Amount of penalty
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amount of the penalty
imposed by subsection (a) shall be $1,000.
(2) Corporations
If the return, affidavit, claim, or other document relates to
the tax liability of a corporation, the amount of the penalty
imposed by subsection (a) shall be $10,000.
(3) Only 1 penalty per person per period
If any person is subject to a penalty under subsection (a) with
respect to any document relating to any taxpayer for any taxable
period (or where there is no taxable period, any taxable event),
such person shall not be subject to a penalty under subsection
(a) with respect to any other document relating to such taxpayer
for such taxable period (or event).
(c) Activities of subordinates
(1) In general
For purposes of subsection (a), the term "procures" includes -
(A) ordering (or otherwise causing) a subordinate to do an
act, and
(B) knowing of, and not attempting to prevent, participation
by a subordinate in an act.
(2) Subordinate
For purposes of paragraph (1), the term "subordinate" means any
other person (whether or not a director, officer, employee, or
agent of the taxpayer involved) over whose activities the person
has direction, supervision, or control.
(d) Taxpayer not required to have knowledge
Subsection (a) shall apply whether or not the understatement is
with the knowledge or consent of the persons authorized or required
to present the return, affidavit, claim, or other document.
(e) Certain actions not treated as aid or assistance
For purposes of subsection (a)(1), a person furnishing typing,
reproducing, or other mechanical assistance with respect to a
document shall not be treated as having aided or assisted in the
preparation of such document by reason of such assistance.
(f) Penalty in addition to other penalties
(1) In general
Except as provided by paragraphs (2) and (3), the penalty
imposed by this section shall be in addition to any other penalty
provided by law.
(2) Coordination with return preparer penalties
No penalty shall be assessed under subsection (a) or (b) of
section 6694 on any person with respect to any document for which
a penalty is assessed on such person under subsection (a).
(3) Coordination with section 6700
No penalty shall be assessed under section 6700 on any person
with respect to any document for which a penalty is assessed on
such person under subsection (a).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 97-248, title III, Sec. 324(a), Sept. 3, 1982, 96
Stat. 615; amended Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec. 7735(a), (b),
Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2403.)
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AMENDMENTS
1989 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7735(a)(1), struck
out "in connection with any matter arising under the internal
revenue laws" after "other document".
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7735(a)(2), inserted "(or
has reason to believe)" after "who knows".
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7735(a)(3), substituted
"would result" for "will result".
Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7735(b)(2), substituted
"paragraphs (2) and (3)" for "paragraph (2)".
Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7735(b)(1), added par. (3).
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Section 7735(c) of Pub. L. 101-239 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on
December 31, 1989."
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section 324(c) of Pub. L. 97-248 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [enacting this section] shall take effect on
the day after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 3,
1982]."
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 6703, 7408, 7422 of this
title; title 28 section 1509; title 31 section 330.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6702 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6702. Frivolous income tax return
-STATUTE-
(a) Civil penalty
If -
(1) any individual files what purports to be a return of the
tax imposed by subtitle A but which -
(A) does not contain information on which the substantial
correctness of the self-assessment may be judged, or
(B) contains information that on its face indicates that the
self-assessment is substantially incorrect; and
(2) the conduct referred to in paragraph (1) is due to -
(A) a position which is frivolous, or
(B) a desire (which appears on the purported return) to delay
or impede the administration of Federal income tax laws,
then such individual shall pay a penalty of $500.
(b) Penalty in addition to other penalties
The penalty imposed by subsection (a) shall be in addition to any
other penalty provided by law.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 97-248, title III, Sec. 326(a), Sept. 3, 1982, 96
Stat. 617.)
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EFFECTIVE DATE
Section 326(c) of Pub. L. 97-248 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [enacting this section] shall apply with
respect to documents filed after the date of the enactment of this
Act [Sept. 3, 1982]."
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 6703 of this title.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6703 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6703. Rules applicable to penalties under sections 6700, 6701,
and 6702
-STATUTE-
(a) Burden of proof
In any proceeding involving the issue of whether or not any
person is liable for a penalty under section 6700, 6701, or 6702,
the burden of proof with respect to such issue shall be on the
Secretary.
(b) Deficiency procedures not to apply
Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedures)
shall not apply with respect to the assessment or collection of the
penalties provided by sections 6700, 6701, and 6702.
(c) Extension of period of collection where person pays 15 percent
of penalty
(1) In general
If, within 30 days after the day on which notice and demand of
any penalty under section 6700 or 6701 is made against any
person, such person pays an amount which is not less than 15
percent of the amount of such penalty and files a claim for
refund of the amount so paid, no levy or proceeding in court for
the collection of the remainder of such penalty shall be made,
begun, or prosecuted until the final resolution of a proceeding
begun as provided in paragraph (2). Notwithstanding the
provisions of section 7421(a), the beginning of such proceeding
or levy during the time such prohibition is in force may be
enjoined by a proceeding in the proper court. Nothing in this
paragraph shall be construed to prohibit any counterclaim for the
remainder of such penalty in a proceeding begun as provided in
paragraph (2).
(2) Person must bring suit in district court to determine his
liability for penalty
If, within 30 days after the day on which his claim for refund
of any partial payment of any penalty under section 6700 or 6701
is denied (or, if earlier, within 30 days after the expiration of
6 months after the day on which he filed the claim for refund),
the person fails to begin a proceeding in the appropriate United
States district court for the determination of his liability for
such penalty, paragraph (1) shall cease to apply with respect to
such penalty, effective on the day following the close of the
applicable 30-day period referred to in this paragraph.
(3) Suspension of running of period of limitations on collection
The running of the period of limitations provided in section
6502 on the collection by levy or by a proceeding in court in
respect of any penalty described in paragraph (1) shall be
suspended for the period during which the Secretary is prohibited
from collecting by levy or a proceeding in court.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 97-248, title III, Sec. 322(a), Sept. 3, 1982, 96
Stat. 612; amended Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Secs. 7736(a),
7737(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2404.)
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AMENDMENTS
1989 - Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7737(a), inserted at
end "Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit any
counterclaim for the remainder of such penalty in a proceeding
begun as provided in paragraph (2)."
Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7736(a), substituted "section 6700 or 6701"
for "section 6700, 6701, or 6702".
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7736(a), substituted
"section 6700 or 6701" for "section 6700, 6701, or 6702".
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Section 7736(b) of Pub. L. 101-239 provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to
returns filed after December 31, 1989."
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section 322(c) of Pub. L. 97-248 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [enacting this section] shall take effect on
the day after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 3,
1982]."
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6704 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6704. Failure to keep records necessary to meet reporting
requirements under section 6047(d)
-STATUTE-
(a) Liability for penalty
Any person who -
(1) has a duty to report or may have a duty to report any
information under section 6047(d), and
(2) fails to keep such records as may be required by
regulations prescribed under section 6047(d) for the purpose of
providing the necessary data base for either current reporting or
future reporting,
shall pay a penalty for each calendar year for which there is any
failure to keep such records.
(b) Amount of penalty
(1) In general
The penalty of any person for any calendar year shall be $50,
multiplied by the number of individuals with respect to whom such
failure occurs in such year.
(2) Maximum amount
The penalty under this section of any person for any calendar
year shall not exceed $50,000.
(c) Exceptions
(1) Reasonable cause
No penalty shall be imposed by this section on any person for
any failure which is shown to be due to reasonable cause and not
to willful neglect.
(2) Inability to correct previous failure
No penalty shall be imposed by this section on any failure by a
person if such failure is attributable to a prior failure which
has been penalized under this section and with respect to which
the person has made all reasonable efforts to correct the
failure.
(3) Pre-1983 failures
No penalty shall be imposed by this section on any person for
any failure which is attributable to a failure occurring before
January 1, 1983, if the person has made all reasonable efforts to
correct such pre-1983 failure.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 97-248, title III, Sec. 334(c)(1), Sept. 3, 1982, 96
Stat. 627; amended Pub. L. 99-514, title XVIII, Sec. 1848(e)(1),
Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2857.)
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AMENDMENTS
1986 - Pub. L. 99-514 substituted "section 6047(d)" for "section
6047(e)" in section catchline and in subsec. (a).
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Amendment by 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.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Jan. 1, 1985, see section 334(e)(3) of Pub. L.
97-248, set out as a note under section 3405 of this title.
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 [Secs. 1101-1147 and 1171-1177] or
title XVIII [Secs. 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.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 6047 of this title.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6705 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6705. Failure by broker to provide notice to payors
-STATUTE-
(a) In general
Any person required under section 3406(d)(2)(B) to provide notice
to any payor who willfully fails to provide such notice to such
payor shall pay a penalty of $500 for each such failure.
(b) Penalty in addition to other penalties
Any penalty imposed by this section shall be in addition to any
other penalty provided by law.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 98-67, title I, Sec. 104(c)(1), Aug. 5, 1983, 97
Stat. 379.)
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EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective with respect to payments made after Dec. 31,
1983, see section 110(a) of Pub. L. 98-67, set out as an Effective
Date of 1983 Amendment note under section 31 of this title.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6706 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6706. Original issue discount information requirements
-STATUTE-
(a) Failure to show information on debt instrument
In the case of a failure to set forth on a debt instrument the
information required to be set forth on such instrument under
section 1275(c)(1), unless it is shown that such failure is due to
reasonable cause and not to willful neglect, the issuer shall pay a
penalty of $50 for each instrument with respect to which such a
failure exists.
(b) Failure to furnish information to Secretary
Any issuer who fails to furnish information required under
section 1275(c)(2) with respect to any issue of debt instruments on
the date prescribed therefor (determined with regard to any
extension of time for filing) shall pay a penalty equal to 1
percent of the aggregate issue price of such issue, unless it is
shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not willful
neglect. The amount of the penalty imposed under the preceding
sentence with respect to any issue of debt instruments shall not
exceed $50,000 for such issue.
(c) Deficiency procedures not to apply
Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedures for
income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes) shall not apply in
respect of the assessment or collection of any penalty imposed by
this section.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title I, Sec. 41(c)(1), July 18,
1984, 98 Stat. 555.)
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EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective on day 30 days after July 18, 1984, see section
44(h) of Pub. L. 98-369, set out as a note under section 1271 of
this title.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 1275 of this title.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6707 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6707. Failure to furnish information regarding tax shelters
-STATUTE-
(a) Failure to register tax shelter
(1) Imposition of penalty
If a person who is required to register a tax shelter under
section 6111(a) -
(A) fails to register such tax shelter on or before the date
described in section 6111(a)(1), or
(B) files false or incomplete information with the Secretary
with respect to such registration,
such person shall pay a penalty with respect to such registration
in the amount determined under paragraph (2) or (3), as the case
may be. No penalty shall be imposed under the preceding sentence
with respect to any failure which is due to reasonable cause.
(2) Amount of penalty
Except as provided in paragraph (3), the penalty imposed under
paragraph (1) with respect to any tax shelter shall be an amount
equal to the greater of -
(A) 1 percent of the aggregate amount invested in such tax
shelter, or
(B) $500.
(3) Confidential arrangements
(A) In general
In the case of a tax shelter (as defined in section 6111(d)),
the penalty imposed under paragraph (1) shall be an amount
equal to the greater of -
(i) 50 percent of the fees paid to all promoters of the tax
shelter with respect to offerings made before the date such
shelter is registered under section 6111, or
(ii) $10,000.
Clause (i) shall be applied by substituting "75 percent" for
"50 percent" in the case of an intentional failure or act
described in paragraph (1).
(B) Special rule for participants required to register shelter
In the case of a person required to register such a tax
shelter by reason of section 6111(d)(3) -
(i) such person shall be required to pay the penalty under
paragraph (1) only if such person actually participated in
such shelter,
(ii) the amount of such penalty shall be determined by
taking into account under subparagraph (A)(i) only the fees
paid by such person, and
(iii) such penalty shall be in addition to the penalty
imposed on any other person for failing to register such
shelter.
(b) Failure to furnish tax shelter identification number
(1) Sellers, etc.
Any person who fails to furnish the identification number of a
tax shelter which such person is required to furnish under
section 6111(b)(1) shall pay a penalty of $100 for each such
failure.
(2) Failure to include number on return
Any person who fails to include an identification number on a
return on which such number is required to be included under
section 6111(b)(2) shall pay a penalty of $250 for each such
failure, unless such failure is due to reasonable cause.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title I, Sec. 141(b), July 18, 1984,
98 Stat. 680; amended Pub. L. 99-514, title XV, Secs. 1532(a),
1533(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2750; Pub. L. 105-34, title X,
Sec. 1028(b), (d), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 927, 928.)
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AMENDMENTS
1997 - Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1028(d)(2), which
directed the substitution of "paragraph (2) or (3), as the case may
be" for "paragraph (2)" in subpar. (A) of par. (1), was executed by
making the substitution in the concluding provisions of par. (1) to
reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1028(d)(1), substituted
"Except as provided in paragraph (3), the penalty" for "The
penalty".
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1028(b), added par. (3).
1986 - Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 99-514, Sec. 1532(a), amended par.
(2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: "The
penalty imposed under paragraph (1) with respect to any tax shelter
shall be an amount equal to the greater of -
"(A) $500, or
"(B) the lesser of (i) 1 percent of the aggregate amount
invested in such tax shelter, or (ii) $10,000.
The $10,000 limitation in subparagraph (B) shall not apply where
there is an intentional disregard of the requirements of section
6111(a)."
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 99-514, Sec. 1533(a), substituted "$250"
for "$50".
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-34 applicable to any tax shelter, as
defined in section 6111(d) of this title, interests in which are
offered to potential participants after Secretary of the Treasury
prescribes guidance with respect to meeting requirements added by
amendments made by Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1028, see section 1028(e)
of Pub. L. 105-34, set out as a note under section 6111 of this
title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Section 1532(b) of Pub. L. 99-514 provided that: "The amendment
made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to
failures with respect to tax shelters interests in which are first
offered for sale after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct.
22, 1986]."
Section 1533(b) of Pub. L. 99-514 provided that: "The amendment
made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to returns
filed after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct 22, 1986]."
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable to tax shelters (within the meaning of section
6111 of this title), any interest in which is first sold to any
investor after Aug. 31, 1984, see section 141(d) of Pub. L. 98-369,
set out as a note under section 6111 of this title.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6708 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6708. Failure to maintain lists of investors in potentially
abusive tax shelters
-STATUTE-
(a) In general
Any person who fails to meet any requirement imposed by section
6112 shall pay a penalty of $50 for each person with respect to
whom there is such a failure, unless it is shown that such failure
is due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect. The
maximum penalty imposed under this subsection for any calendar year
shall not exceed $100,000.
(b) Penalty in addition to other penalties
The penalty imposed by this section shall be in addition to any
other penalty provided by law.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title I, Sec. 142(b), July 18, 1984,
98 Stat. 682; amended Pub. L. 99-514, title XV, Sec. 1534(a), Oct.
22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2750.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Another section 6708 was renumbered section 6709 of this title.
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AMENDMENTS
1986 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99-514 substituted "$100,000" for
"$50,000".
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Section 1534(b) of Pub. L. 99-514 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to
failures occurring or continuing after the date of the enactment of
this Act [Oct. 22, 1986]."
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable to any interest which is first sold to any
investor after Aug. 31, 1984, see section 142(d) of Pub. L. 98-369,
set out as a note under section 6112 of this title.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6709 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6709. Penalties with respect to mortgage credit certificates
-STATUTE-
(a) Negligence
If -
(1) any person makes a material misstatement in any verified
written statement made under penalties of perjury with respect to
the issuance of a mortgage credit certificate, and
(2) such misstatement is due to the negligence of such person,
such person shall pay a penalty of $1,000 for each mortgage credit
certificate with respect to which such a misstatement was made.
(b) Fraud
If a misstatement described in subsection (a)(1) is due to fraud
on the part of the person making such misstatement, in addition to
any criminal penalty, such person shall pay a penalty of $10,000
for each mortgage credit certificate with respect to which such a
misstatement is made.
(c) Reports
Any person required by section 25(g) to file a report with the
Secretary who fails to file the report with respect to any mortgage
credit certificate at the time and in the manner required by the
Secretary shall pay a penalty of $200 for such failure unless it is
shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to
willful neglect. In the case of any report required under the
second sentence of section 25(g), the aggregate amount of the
penalty imposed by the preceding sentence shall not exceed $2,000.
(d) Mortgage credit certificate
The term "mortgage credit certificate" has the meaning given to
such term by section 25(c).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title VI, Sec. 612(d)(1), July 18,
1984, 98 Stat. 912, Sec. 6708; renumbered Sec. 6709, Pub. L.
99-514, title XVIII, Sec. 1862(d)(2), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat.
2884.)
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EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Amendment by 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.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable to interest paid or accrued after Dec. 31,
1984, on indebtedness incurred after Dec. 31, 1984, see section
612(g) of Pub. L. 98-369, set out as a note under section 25 of
this title.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6710 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6710. Failure to disclose that contributions are nondeductible
-STATUTE-
(a) Imposition of penalty
If there is a failure to meet the requirement of section 6113
with respect to a fundraising solicitation by (or on behalf of) an
organization to which section 6113 applies, such organization shall
pay a penalty of $1,000 for each day on which such a failure
occurred. The maximum penalty imposed under this subsection on
failures by any organization during any calendar year shall not
exceed $10,000.
(b) Reasonable cause exception
No penalty shall be imposed under this section with respect to
any failure if it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable
cause.
(c) $10,000 limitation not to apply where intentional disregard
If any failure to which subsection (a) applies is due to
intentional disregard of the requirement of section 6113 -
(1) the penalty under subsection (a) for the day on which such
failure occurred shall be the greater of -
(A) $1,000, or
(B) 50 percent of the aggregate cost of the solicitations
which occurred on such day and with respect to which there was
such a failure,
(2) the $10,000 limitation of subsection (a) shall not apply to
any penalty under subsection (a) for the day on which such
failure occurred, and
(3) such penalty shall not be taken into account in applying
such limitation to other penalties under subsection (a).
(d) Day on which failure occurs
For purposes of this section, any failure to meet the requirement
of section 6113 with respect to a solicitation -
(1) by television or radio, shall be treated as occurring when
the solicitation was telecast or broadcast,
(2) by mail, shall be treated as occurring when the
solicitation was mailed,
(3) not by mail but in written or printed form, shall be
treated as occurring when the solicitation was distributed, or
(4) by telephone, shall be treated as occurring when the
solicitation was made.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 100-203, title X, Sec. 10701(b), Dec. 22, 1987, 101
Stat. 1330-458.)
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EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable to solicitations after Jan. 31, 1988, see
section 10701(d) of Pub. L. 100-203, set out as a note under
section 6113 of this title.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 6711 of this title.
-End-
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26 USC Sec. 6711 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6711. Failure by tax-exempt organization to disclose that
certain information or service available from Federal Government
-STATUTE-
(a) Imposition of penalty
If -
(1) a tax-exempt organization offers to sell (or solicits money
for) specific information or a routine service for any individual
which could be readily obtained by such individual free of charge
(or for a nominal charge) from an agency of the Federal
Government,
(2) the tax-exempt organization, when making such offer or
solicitation, fails to make an express statement (in a
conspicuous and easily recognizable format) that the information
or service can be so obtained, and
(3) such failure is due to intentional disregard of the
requirements of this subsection,
such organization shall pay a penalty determined under subsection
(b) for each day on which such a failure occurred.
(b) Amount of penalty
The penalty under subsection (a) for any day on which a failure
referred to in such subsection occurred shall be the greater of -
(1) $1,000, or
(2) 50 percent of the aggregate cost of the offers and
solicitations referred to in subsection (a)(1) which occurred on
such day and with respect to which there was such a failure.
(c) Definitions
For purposes of this section -
(1) Tax-exempt organization
The term "tax-exempt organization" means any organization which
-
(A) is described in subsection (c) or (d) of section 501 and
exempt from taxation under section 501(a), or
(B) is a political organization (as defined in section
527(e)).
(2) Day on which failure occurs
The day on which any failure referred to in subsection (a)
occurs shall be determined under rules similar to the rules of
section 6710(d).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 100-203, title X, Sec. 10705(a), Dec. 22, 1987, 101
Stat. 1330-463.)
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EFFECTIVE DATE
Section 10705(c) of Pub. L. 100-203 provided that: "The
amendments made by this section [enacting this section] shall apply
to offers and solicitations after January 31, 1988."
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26 USC Sec. 6712 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6712. Failure to disclose treaty-based return positions
-STATUTE-
(a) General rule
If a taxpayer fails to meet the requirements of section 6114,
there is hereby imposed a penalty equal to $1,000 ($10,000 in the
case of a C corporation) on each such failure.
(b) Authority to waive
The Secretary may waive all or any part of the penalty provided
by this section on a showing by the taxpayer that there was
reasonable cause for the failure and that the taxpayer acted in
good faith.
(c) Penalty in addition to other penalties
The penalty imposed by this section shall be in addition to any
other penalty imposed by law.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 100-647, title I, Sec. 1012(aa)(5)(B), Nov. 10,
1988, 102 Stat. 3532.)
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CODIFICATION
Another section 6712 was renumbered section 6713 of this title.
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EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable to taxable periods the due date for filing
returns for which (without extension) occurs after Dec. 31, 1988,
see section 1012(aa)(5)(D) of Pub. L. 100-647, set out as a note
under section 6114 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6713 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6713. Disclosure or use of information by preparers of returns
-STATUTE-
(a) Imposition of penalty
If any person who is engaged in the business of preparing, or
providing services in connection with the preparation of, returns
of tax imposed by chapter 1, or any person who for compensation
prepares any such return for any other person, and who -
(1) discloses any information furnished to him for, or in
connection with, the preparation of any such return, or
(2) uses any such information for any purpose other than to
prepare, or assist in preparing, any such return,
shall pay a penalty of $250 for each such disclosure or use, but
the total amount imposed under this subsection on such a person for
any calendar year shall not exceed $10,000.
(b) Exceptions
The rules of section 7216(b) shall apply for purposes of this
section.
(c) Deficiency procedures not to apply
Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedures for
income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes) shall not apply in
respect of the assessment or collection of any penalty imposed by
this section.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 100-647, title VI, Sec. 6242(a), Nov. 10, 1988, 102
Stat. 3749, Sec. 6712; renumbered Sec. 6713, Pub. L. 101-239, title
VII, Sec. 7816(v)(1), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2423.)
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EFFECTIVE DATE
Section 6242(d) of Pub. L. 100-647 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [enacting this section and amending section
7216 of this title] shall apply to disclosures or uses after
December 31, 1988."
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26 USC Sec. 6714 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6714. Failure to meet disclosure requirements applicable to
quid pro quo contributions
-STATUTE-
(a) Imposition of penalty
If an organization fails to meet the disclosure requirement of
section 6115 with respect to a quid pro quo contribution, such
organization shall pay a penalty of $10 for each contribution in
respect of which the organization fails to make the required
disclosure, except that the total penalty imposed by this
subsection with respect to a particular fundraising event or
mailing shall not exceed $5,000.
(b) Reasonable cause exception
No penalty shall be imposed under this section with respect to
any failure if it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable
cause.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 103-66, title XIII, Sec. 13173(b), Aug. 10, 1993,
107 Stat. 456.)
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CODIFICATION
Another section 6714 was renumbered section 6715 of this title.
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EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable to quid pro quo contributions made on or after
Jan. 1, 1994, see section 13173(d) of Pub. L. 103-66, set out as a
note under section 6115 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6715 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6715. Dyed fuel sold for use or used in taxable use, etc.
-STATUTE-
(a) Imposition of penalty
If -
(1) any dyed fuel is sold or held for sale by any person for
any use which such person knows or has reason to know is not a
nontaxable use of such fuel,
(2) any dyed fuel is held for use or used by any person for a
use other than a nontaxable use and such person knew, or had
reason to know, that such fuel was so dyed, or
(3) any person willfully alters, or attempts to alter, the
strength or composition of any dye or marking done pursuant to
section 4082 in any dyed fuel,
then such person shall pay a penalty in addition to the tax (if
any).
(b) Amount of penalty
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amount of the penalty
under subsection (a) on each act shall be the greater of -
(A) $1,000, or
(B) $10 for each gallon of the dyed fuel involved.
(2) Multiple violations
In determining the penalty under subsection (a) on any person,
paragraph (1) shall be applied by increasing the amount in
paragraph (1)(A) by the product of such amount and the number of
prior penalties (if any) imposed by this section on such person
(or a related person or any predecessor of such person or related
person).
(c) Definitions
For purposes of this section -
(1) Dyed fuel
The term "dyed fuel" means any dyed diesel fuel or kerosene,
whether or not the fuel was dyed pursuant to section 4082.
(2) Nontaxable use
The term "nontaxable use" has the meaning given such term by
section 4082(b).
(d) Joint and several liability of certain officers and employees
If a penalty is imposed under this section on any business
entity, each officer, employee, or agent of such entity who
willfully participated in any act giving rise to such penalty shall
be jointly and severally liable with such entity for such penalty.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 103-66, title XIII, Sec. 13242(b)(1), Aug. 10, 1993,
107 Stat. 520, Sec. 6714; renumbered Sec. 6715, Pub. L. 104-188,
title I, Sec. 1703(n)(9)(A), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1877; amended
Pub. L. 105-34, title X, Sec. 1032(e)(11), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat.
935.)
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AMENDMENTS
1997 - Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 105-34 inserted "or kerosene"
after "diesel fuel".
1996 - Pub. L. 104-188 renumbered section 6714 of this title as
this section.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105-34 effective July 1, 1998, see section
1032(f)(1) of Pub. L. 105-34, as amended, set out as a note under
section 4041 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Jan. 1, 1994, see section 13242(e) of Pub. L.
103-66, set out as an Effective Date of 1993 Amendment note under
section 4041 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6716 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6716. Failure to file information with respect to certain
transfers at death and gifts
-STATUTE-
(a) Information required to be furnished to the Secretary
Any person required to furnish any information under section 6018
who fails to furnish such information on the date prescribed
therefor (determined with regard to any extension of time for
filing) shall pay a penalty of $10,000 ($500 in the case of
information required to be furnished under section 6018(b)(2)) for
each such failure.
(b) Information required to be furnished to beneficiaries
Any person required to furnish in writing to each person
described in section 6018(e) or 6019(b) the information required
under such section who fails to furnish such information shall pay
a penalty of $50 for each such failure.
(c) Reasonable cause exception
No penalty shall be imposed under subsection (a) or (b) with
respect to any failure if it is shown that such failure is due to
reasonable cause.
(d) Intentional disregard
If any failure under subsection (a) or (b) is due to intentional
disregard of the requirements under sections 6018 and 6019(b), the
penalty under such subsection shall be 5 percent of the fair market
value (as of the date of death or, in the case of section 6019(b),
the date of the gift) of the property with respect to which the
information is required.
(e) Deficiency procedures not to apply
Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to deficiency procedures for
income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes) shall not apply in
respect of the assessment or collection of any penalty imposed by
this section.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 107-16, title V, Sec. 542(b)(4), June 7, 2001, 115
Stat. 83.)
-STATAMEND-
TERMINATION OF SECTION
For termination of section by section 901 of Pub. L. 107-16, see
Effective and Termination Dates note below.
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EFFECTIVE AND TERMINATION DATES
Section applicable to estates of decedents dying after Dec. 31,
2009, see section 542(f)(1) of Pub. L. 107-16, set out as an
Effective and Termination Dates of 2001 Amendment note under
section 121 of this title.
Section inapplicable to estates of decedents dying, gifts made,
or generation skipping transfers, after Dec. 31, 2010, and the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to be applied and administered to
such estates, gifts, and transfers as if it had never been enacted,
see section 901 of Pub. L. 107-16, set out as an Effective and
Termination Dates of 2001 Amendment note under section 1 of this
title.
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26 USC PART II - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN 01/06/03
INFORMATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART II - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN INFORMATION REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
-HEAD-
PART II - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN INFORMATION REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
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Sec.
6721. Failure to file correct information returns.
6722. Failure to furnish correct payee statements.
6723. Failure to comply with other information reporting
requirements.
6724. Waiver; definitions and special rules.
AMENDMENTS
1989 - Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec. 7711(a), Dec. 19, 1989,
103 Stat. 2388, substituted "COMPLY WITH CERTAIN INFORMATION
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS" for "FILE CERTAIN INFORMATION RETURNS OR
STATEMENTS" in part heading and substituted "correct" for "certain"
in items 6721 and 6722 and "comply with other information reporting
requirements" for "include correct information" in item 6723.
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PART REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This part is referred to in section 6050S of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6721 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART II - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN INFORMATION REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6721. Failure to file correct information returns
-STATUTE-
(a) Imposition of penalty
(1) In general
In the case of a failure described in paragraph (2) by any
person with respect to an information return, such person shall
pay a penalty of $50 for each return with respect to which such a
failure occurs, but the total amount imposed on such person for
all such failures during any calendar year shall not exceed
$250,000.
(2) Failures subject to penalty
For purposes of paragraph (1), the failures described in this
paragraph are -
(A) any failure to file an information return with the
Secretary on or before the required filing date, and
(B) any failure to include all of the information required to
be shown on the return or the inclusion of incorrect
information.
(b) Reduction where correction in specified period
(1) Correction within 30 days
If any failure described in subsection (a)(2) is corrected on
or before the day 30 days after the required filing date -
(A) the penalty imposed by subsection (a) shall be $15 in
lieu of $50, and
(B) the total amount imposed on the person for all such
failures during any calendar year which are so corrected shall
not exceed $75,000.
(2) Failures corrected on or before August 1
If any failure described in subsection (a)(2) is corrected
after the 30th day referred to in paragraph (1) but on or before
August 1 of the calendar year in which the required filing date
occurs -
(A) the penalty imposed by subsection (a) shall be $30 in
lieu of $50, and
(B) the total amount imposed on the person for all such
failures during the calendar year which are so corrected shall
not exceed $150,000.
(c) Exception for de minimis failures to include all required
information
(1) In general
If -
(A) an information return is filed with the Secretary,
(B) there is a failure described in subsection (a)(2)(B)
(determined after the application of section 6724(a)) with
respect to such return, and
(C) such failure is corrected on or before August 1 of the
calendar year in which the required filing date occurs,
for purposes of this section, such return shall be treated as
having been filed with all of the correct required information.
(2) Limitation
The number of information returns to which paragraph (1)
applies for any calendar year shall not exceed the greater of -
(A) 10, or
(B) one-half of 1 percent of the total number of information
returns required to be filed by the person during the calendar
year.
(d) Lower limitations for persons with gross receipts of not more
than $5,000,000
(1) In general
If any person meets the gross receipts test of paragraph (2)
with respect to any calendar year, with respect to failures
during such taxable year -
(A) subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting
"$100,000" for "$250,000",
(B) subsection (b)(1)(B) shall be applied by substituting
"$25,000" for "$75,000", and
(C) subsection (b)(2)(B) shall be applied by substituting
"$50,000" for "$150,000".
(2) Gross receipts test
(A) In general
A person meets the gross receipts test of this paragraph for
any calendar year if the average annual gross receipts of such
person for the most recent 3 taxable years ending before such
calendar year do not exceed $5,000,000.
(B) Certain rules made applicable
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the rules of paragraphs (2)
and (3) of section 448(c) shall apply.
(e) Penalty in case of intentional disregard
If 1 or more failures described in subsection (a)(2) are due to
intentional disregard of the filing requirement (or the correct
information reporting requirement), then, with respect to each such
failure -
(1) subsections (b), (c), and (d) shall not apply,
(2) the penalty imposed under subsection (a) shall be $100, or,
if greater -
(A) in the case of a return other than a return required
under section 6045(a), 6041A(b), 6050H, 6050I, 6050J, 6050K, or
6050L, 10 percent of the aggregate amount of the items required
to be reported correctly,
(B) in the case of a return required to be filed by section
6045(a), 6050K, or 6050L, 5 percent of the aggregate amount of
the items required to be reported correctly, or
(C) in the case of a return required to be filed under
section 6050I(a) with respect to any transaction (or related
transactions), the greater of -
(i) $25,000, or
(ii) the amount of cash (within the meaning of section
6050I(d)) received in such transaction (or related
transactions) to the extent the amount of such cash does not
exceed $100,000, and
(3) in the case of any penalty determined under paragraph (2) -
(A) the $250,000 limitation under subsection (a) shall not
apply, and
(B) such penalty shall not be taken into account in applying
such limitation (or any similar limitation under subsection
(b)) to penalties not determined under paragraph (2).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 99-514, title XV, Sec. 1501(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100
Stat. 2732; amended Pub. L. 100-690, title VII, Sec. 7601(a)(2)(A),
Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4503; Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec.
7711(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2388; Pub. L. 101-508, title XI,
Sec. 11318(b), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-459.)
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AMENDMENTS
1990 - Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 101-508 inserted "6050I," after
"6050H," and struck out "or" at end of subpar. (A), substituted
"or" for "and" at end of subpar. (B), and added subpar. (C).
1989 - Pub. L. 101-239 substituted "correct" for "certain" in
section catchline and amended text generally, substituting subsecs.
(a) to (e) for former subsec. (a) stating general rule and subsec.
(b) relating to penalty in case of intentional disregard.
1988 - Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 100-690 inserted "(or, if
greater, in the case of a return filed under section 6050I, 10
percent of the taxable income derived from the transaction)" after
"reported".
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-508 applicable to amounts received after
Nov. 5, 1990, see section 11318(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101-508, set out
as a note under section 6050I of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Section 7711(c) of Pub. L. 101-239 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section and sections 6722 to
6724 and 7205 of this title and repealing sections 6017A, 6676, and
6687 of this title] shall apply to returns and statements the due
date for which (determined without regard to extensions) is after
December 31, 1989."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1988 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 100-690 applicable to actions after Nov. 18,
1988, see section 7601(a)(3) of Pub. L. 100-690, set out as a note
under section 6050I of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section 1501(e) of Pub. L. 99-514 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [enacting this section and sections 6722 to
6724 of this title, amending sections 219, 6031, 6033 to 6034A,
6041, 6042 to 6045, 6047, 6049, 6050A to 6050C, 6050E to 6050I,
6050K, 6052, 6057, 6058, 6652, and 6676 of this title, and
repealing section 6678 of this title] shall apply to returns the
due date for which (determined without regard to extensions) is
after December 31, 1986, except that the amendments made by
subsections (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(5) [amending sections 6042,
6044, and 6049 of this title] shall apply to returns the due [date]
for which (determined without regard to extensions) is after the
date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 22, 1986]."
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 1060, 6047, 6724 of this
title.
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26 USC Sec. 6722 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART II - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN INFORMATION REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6722. Failure to furnish correct payee statements
-STATUTE-
(a) General rule
In the case of each failure described in subsection (b) by any
person with respect to a payee statement, such person shall pay a
penalty of $50 for each statement with respect to which such a
failure occurs, but the total amount imposed on such person for all
such failures during any calendar year shall not exceed $100,000.
(b) Failures subject to penalty
For purposes of subsection (a), the failures described in this
subsection are -
(1) any failure to furnish a payee statement on or before the
date prescribed therefor to the person to whom such statement is
required to be furnished, and
(2) any failure to include all of the information required to
be shown on a payee statement or the inclusion of incorrect
information.
(c) Penalty in case of intentional disregard
If 1 or more failures to which subsection (a) applies are due to
intentional disregard of the requirement to furnish a payee
statement (or the correct information reporting requirement), then,
with respect to each failure -
(1) the penalty imposed under subsection (a) shall be $100, or,
if greater -
(A) in the case of a payee statement other than a statement
required under section 6045(b), 6041A(e) (in respect of a
return required under section 6041A(b)), 6050H(d), 6050J(e),
6050K(b), or 6050L(c), 10 percent of the aggregate amount of
the items required to be reported correctly, or
(B) in the case of a payee statement required under section
6045(b), 6050K(b), or 6050L(c), 5 percent of the aggregate
amount of the items required to be reported correctly, and
(2) in the case of any penalty determined under paragraph (1) -
(A) the $100,000 limitation under subsection (a) shall not
apply, and
(B) such penalty shall not be taken into account in applying
such limitation to penalties not determined under paragraph
(1).
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 99-514, title XV, Sec. 1501(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100
Stat. 2733; amended Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec. 7711(a), Dec.
19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2390.)
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AMENDMENTS
1989 - Pub. L. 101-239 substituted "correct" for "certain" in
section catchline and amended text generally, substituting subsecs.
(a) to (c) for former subsec. (a) stating general rule and subsec.
(b) relating to failure to notify partnership of exchange of
partnership interest.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-239 applicable to returns and statements
the due date for which (determined without regard to extensions) is
after Dec. 31, 1989, see section 7711(c) of Pub. L. 101-239, set
out as a note under section 6721 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable to returns the due date for which (determined
without regard to extensions) is after Dec. 31, 1986, see section
1501(e) of Pub. L. 99-514, set out as a note under section 6721 of
this title.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 6047 of this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6723 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART II - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN INFORMATION REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6723. Failure to comply with other information reporting
requirements
-STATUTE-
In the case of a failure by any person to comply with a specified
information reporting requirement on or before the time prescribed
therefor, such person shall pay a penalty of $50 for each such
failure, but the total amount imposed on such person for all such
failures during any calendar year shall not exceed $100,000.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 99-514, title XV, Sec. 1501(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100
Stat. 2733; amended Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec. 7711(a), Dec.
19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2390.)
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AMENDMENTS
1989 - Pub. L. 101-239 substituted "comply with other information
reporting requirements" for "include correct information" in
section catchline and amended text generally, substituting a single
par. for former subsec. (a) stating general rule, subsec. (b)
relating to penalty in case of intentional disregard, and subsec.
(c) relating to coordination with former section 6676 of this
title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-239 applicable to returns and statements
the due date for which (determined without regard to extensions) is
after Dec. 31, 1989, see section 7711(c) of Pub. L. 101-239, set
out as a note under section 6721 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable to returns the due date for which (determined
without regard to extensions) is after Dec. 31, 1986, see section
1501(e) of Pub. L. 99-514, set out as a note under section 6721 of
this title.
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26 USC Sec. 6724 01/06/03
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter B - Assessable Penalties
PART II - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN INFORMATION REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6724. Waiver; definitions and special rules
-STATUTE-
(a) Reasonable cause waiver
No penalty shall be imposed under this part with respect to any
failure if it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause
and not to willful neglect.
(b) Payment of penalty
Any penalty imposed by this part shall be paid on notice and
demand by the Secretary and in the same manner as tax.
(c) Special rule for failure to meet magnetic media requirements
No penalty shall be imposed under section 6721 solely by reason
of any failure to comply with the requirements of the regulations
prescribed under section 6011(e)(2), except to the extent that such
a failure occurs with respect to more than 250 information returns
(more than 100 information returns in the case of a partnership
having more than 100 partners).
(d) Definitions
For purposes of this part -
(1) Information return
The term "information return" means -
(A) any statement of the amount of payments to another person
required by -
(i) section 6041(a) or (b) (relating to certain information
at source),
(ii) section 6042(a)(1) (relating to payments of
dividends),
(iii) section 6044(a)(1) (relating to payments of patronage
dividends),
(iv) section 6049(a) (relating to payments of interest),
(v) section 6050A(a) (relating to reporting requirements of
certain fishing boat operators),
(vi) section 6050N(a) (relating to payments of royalties),
(vii) section 6051(d) (relating to information returns with
respect to income tax withheld),
(viii) section 6050R (relating to returns relating to
certain purchases of fish), or
(ix) section 110(d) (relating to qualified lessee
construction allowances for short-term leases),
(B) any return required by -
(i) section 6041A(a) or (b) (relating to returns of direct
sellers),
(ii) section 6045(a) or (d) (relating to returns of
brokers),
(iii) section 6050H(a) (relating to mortgage interest
received in trade or business from individuals),
(iv) section 6050I(a) or (g)(1) (relating to cash received
in trade or business, etc.),
(v) section 6050J(a) (relating to foreclosures and
abandonments of security),
(vi) section 6050K(a) (relating to exchanges of certain
partnership interests),
(vii) section 6050L(a) (relating to returns relating to
certain dispositions of donated property),
(viii) section 6050P (relating to returns relating to the
cancellation of indebtedness by certain financial entities),
(ix) section 6050Q (relating to certain long-term care
benefits),
(x) section 6050S (relating to returns relating to payments
for qualified tuition and related expenses),
(xi) section 6050T (relating to returns relating to credit
for health insurance costs of eligible individuals),
(xii) section 6052(a) (relating to reporting payment of
wages in the form of group-life insurance),
(xiii) section 6053(c)(1) (relating to reporting with
respect to certain tips),
(xiv) subsection (b) or (e) of section 1060 (relating to
reporting requirements of transferors and transferees in
certain asset acquisitions),
(xv) subparagraph (A) or (C) of subsection (c)(4) of
section 4093 (relating to information reporting with respect
to tax on diesel and aviation fuels),
(xvi) section 4101(d) (relating to information reporting
with respect to fuels taxes),
(xvii) subparagraph (C) of section 338(h)(10) (relating to
information required to be furnished to the Secretary in case
of elective recognition of gain or loss), or
(xviii) section 264(f)(5)(A)(iv) (relating to reporting
with respect to certain life insurance and annuity
contracts), and
(C) any statement of the amount of payments to another person
required to be made to the Secretary under -
(i) section 408(i) (relating to reports with respect to
individual retirement accounts or annuities), or
(ii) section 6047(d) (relating to reports by employers,
plan administrators, etc.).
Such term also includes any form, statement, or schedule
required to be filed with the Secretary with respect to any
amount from which tax was required to be deducted and withheld
under chapter 3 (or from which tax would be required to be so
deducted and withheld but for an exemption under this title or
any treaty obligation of the United States).
(2) Payee statement
The term "payee statement" means any statement required to be
furnished under -
(A) section 6031(b) or (c), 6034A, or 6037(b) (relating to
statements furnished by certain pass-thru entities),
(B) section 6039(a) (relating to information required in
connection with certain options),
(C) section 6041(d) (relating to information at source),
(D) section 6041A(e) (relating to returns regarding payments
of remuneration for services and direct sales),
(E) section 6042(c) (relating to returns regarding payments
of dividends and corporate earnings and profits),
(F) section 6044(e) (relating to returns regarding payments
of patronage dividends),
(G) section 6045(b) or (d) (relating to returns of brokers),
(H) section 6049(c) (relating to returns regarding payments
of interest),
(I) section 6050A(b) (relating to reporting requirements of
certain fishing boat operators),
(J) section 6050H(d) relating to returns relating to mortgage
interest received in trade or business from individuals),
(K) section 6050I(e) or paragraph (4) or (5) of section
6050I(g) (relating to cash received in trade or business,
etc.),
(L) section 6050J(e) (relating to returns relating to
foreclosures and abandonments of security),
(M) section 6050K(b) (relating to returns relating to
exchanges of certain partnership interests),
(N) section 6050L(c) (relating to returns relating to certain
dispositions of donated property),
(O) section 6050N(b) (relating to returns regarding payments
of royalties),
(P) section 6050P(d) (relating to returns relating to the
cancellation of indebtedness by certain financial entities),
(Q) section 6050Q(b) (relating to certain long-term care
benefits),
(R) section 6050R(c) (relating to returns relating to certain
purchases of fish),
(S) section 6051 (relating to receipts for employees),
(T) section 6052(b) (relating to returns regarding payment of
wages in the form of group-term life insurance),
(U) section 6053(b) or (c) (relating to reports of tips),
(V) section 6048(b)(1)(B) (relating to foreign trust
reporting requirements),
(W) section 4093(c)(4)(B) (relating to certain purchasers of
diesel and aviation fuels),
(X) section 408(i) (relating to reports with respect to
individual retirement plans) to any person other than the
Secretary with respect to the amount of payments made to such
person,
(Y) section 6047(d) (relating to reports by plan
administrators) to any person other than the Secretary with
respect to the amount of payments made to such person,
(Z) section 6050S(d) (relating to returns relating to
qualified tuition and related expenses),
(AA) section 264(f)(5)(A)(iv) (relating to reporting with
respect to certain life insurance and annuity contracts), or
(BB) section 6050T (relating to returns relating to credit
for health insurance costs of eligible individuals).
Such term also includes any form, statement, or schedule required
to be furnished to the recipient of any amount from which tax was
required to be deducted and withheld under chapter 3 (or from
which tax would be required to be so deducted and withheld but
for an exemption under this title or any treaty obligation of the
United States).
(3) Specified information reporting requirement
The term "specified information reporting requirement" means -
(A) the notice required by section 6050K(c)(1) (relating to
requirement that transferor notify partnership of exchange),
(B) any requirement contained in the regulations prescribed
under section 6109 that a person -
(i) include his TIN on any return, statement, or other
document (other than an information return or payee
statement),
(ii) furnish his TIN to another person, or
(iii) include on any return, statement, or other document
(other than an information return or payee statement) made
with respect to another person the TIN of such person,
(C) any requirement contained in the regulations prescribed
under section 215 that a person -
(i) furnish his TIN to another person, or
(ii) include on his return the TIN of another person, and
(D) any requirement under section 6109(h) that -
(i) a person include on his return the name, address, and
TIN of another person, or
(ii) a person furnish his TIN to another person.
(4) Required filing date
The term "required filing date" means the date prescribed for
filing an information return with the Secretary (determined with
regard to any extension of time for filing).
(e) Special rule for certain partnership returns
If any partnership return under section 6031(a) is required under
section 6011(e) to be filed on magnetic media or in other
machine-readable form, for purposes of this part, each schedule
required to be included with such return with respect to each
partner shall be treated as a separate information return.
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(Added Pub. L. 99-514, title XV, Sec. 1501(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100
Stat. 2734; amended Pub. L. 100-418, title I, Sec. 1941(b)(2)(M),
Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1323; Pub. L. 100-647, title I, Secs.
1006(h)(3)(A), 1015(a), title III, Sec. 3001(b)(1), (2), Nov. 10,
1988, 102 Stat. 3410, 3568, 3614; Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Secs.
7711(a), 7811(c)(3), 7813(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2391, 2407,
2412; Pub. L. 101-508, title XI, Secs. 11212(e)(1), 11323(b)(2),
(c)(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-432, 1388-465; Pub. L.
102-486, title XIX, Sec. 1933(b), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3031;
Pub. L. 103-66, title XIII, Sec. 13252(b), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat.
532; Pub. L. 103-322, title II, Sec. 20415(b)(1), (2), Sept. 13,
1994, 108 Stat. 1833; Pub. L. 104-188, title I, Secs.
1116(b)(2)(A), (B), 1455(a), 1615(a)(2)(B), 1702(b)(1), (c)(2),
1704(j)(3), 1901(c)(1), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1764, 1817, 1853,
1868, 1869, 1881, 1908; Pub. L. 104-191, title III, Sec. 323(b),
Aug. 21, 1996, 110 Stat. 2062; Pub. L. 105-34, title II, Sec.
201(c)(2), title XII, Secs. 1213(b), 1223(b), title XVI, Sec.
1602(d)(2)(A), Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 805, 1001, 1019, 1094; Pub.
L. 105-206, title VI, Secs. 6004(a)(3), 6010(o)(4)(B), (C),
6012(b)(5), (d), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 792, 816, 819; Pub. L.
106-554, Sec. 1(a)(7) [title III, Sec. 319(23)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114
Stat. 2763, 2763A-647; Pub. L. 107-210, div. A, title II, Sec.
202(c)(2), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 962.)
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CODIFICATION
Amendments to subsec. (d)(2) of this section by section
1901(c)(1) of Pub. L. 104-188 were executed before amendments by
sections 1116(b)(2)(B) and 1455(a)(2) of Pub. L. 104-188, to
reflect the probable intent of Congress.
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AMENDMENTS
2002 - Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(xi) to (xviii). Pub. L. 107-210, Sec.
202(c)(2)(A), added cl. (xi) and redesignated former cls. (xi) to
(xvii) as (xii) to (xviii), respectively.
Subsec. (d)(2)(BB). Pub. L. 107-210, Sec. 202(c)(2)(B), added
subpar. (BB).
2000 - Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(xiv) to (xvii). Pub. L. 106-554, Sec.
1(a)(7) [title III, Sec. 319(23)(A)], added cls. (xiv) to (xvii)
and struck out former cls. (xiv) to (xvii) which read as follows:
"(xiv) subparagraph (A) or (C) of subsection (c)(4) of section
4093 (relating to information reporting with respect to tax on
diesel and aviation fuels),
"(xv) section 4101(d) (relating to information reporting with
respect to fuels taxes),
"(xvi) subparagraph (C) of section 338(h)(10) (relating to
information required to be furnished to the Secretary in case of
elective recognition of gain or loss); or
"(xvii) section 264(f)(5)(A)(iv) (relating to reporting with
respect to certain life insurance and annuity contracts)."
Subsec. (d)(2)(AA). Pub. L. 106-554, Sec. 1(a)(7) [title III,
Sec. 319(23)(B)], made a technical amendment to directory language
of Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6010(o)(4)(C). See 1998 Amendment note
below.
1998 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6012(d), inserted
before period at end "(more than 100 information returns in the
case of a partnership having more than 100 partners)".
Subsec. (d)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6012(b)(5), made a
technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 105-34, Sec.
1213(b). See 1997 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(x) to (xiv). Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6004(a)(3),
made a technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 105-34,
Sec. 201(c)(2)(A). See 1997 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(xv). Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6010(o)(4)(B),
struck out "or" at end.
Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6004(a)(3), made a technical amendment to
directory language of Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 201(c)(2)(A). See 1997
Amendment note below.
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(xvi). Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6010(o)(4)(B),
which directed the substitution of "; or" for period at end, was
executed by making the substitution for ", and" at end, to reflect
the probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6004(a)(3), made a technical amendment to
directory language of Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 201(c)(2)(A). See 1997
Amendment note below.
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(xvii). Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6010(o)(4)(B),
added cl. (xvii).
Subsec. (d)(2)(AA). Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6010(o)(4)(C), as
amended by Pub. L. 106-554, Sec. 1(a)(7)[title III, Sec.
319(23)(B)], added subpar. (AA).
1997 - Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ix). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1213(b), as
amended by Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6012(b)(5), added cl. (ix).
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(x) to (xvi). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 201(c)(2)(A),
as amended by Pub. L. 105-206, Sec. 6004(a)(3), added cl. (x) and
redesignated former cls. (x) to (xv) as (xi) to (xvi),
respectively.
Subsec. (d)(2)(R) to (Y). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1602(d)(2)(A),
added subpars. (R) to (Y) and struck out former subpars. (R) to (X)
which read as follows:
"(R) section 6051 (relating to receipts for employees),
"(S) section 6050R(c) (relating to returns relating to certain
purchases of fish),
"(T) section 6052(b) (relating to returns regarding payment of
wages in the form of group-term life insurance),
"(U) section 6053(b) or (c) (relating to reports of tips),
"(U) section 4093(c)(4)(B) (relating to certain purchasers of
diesel and aviation fuels),
"(V) section 6048(b)(1)(B) (relating to foreign trust reporting
requirements),
"(W) section 408(i) (relating to reports with respect to
individual retirement plans) to any person other than the Secretary
with respect to the amount of payments made to such person, or
"(X) section 6047(d) (relating to reports by plan administrators)
to any person other than the Secretary with respect to the amount
of payments made to such person."
Subsec. (d)(2)(Z). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 201(c)(2)(B), added
subpar. (Z).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1223(b), added subsec. (e).
1996 - Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(viii). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec.
1116(b)(2)(A), added cl. (viii).
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(ix), (x). Pub. L. 104-191, Sec. 323(b)(1),
added cl. (ix) and redesignated former cl. (ix) as (x). Former cl.
(x) redesignated (xi).
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(xi). Pub. L. 104-191, Sec. 323(b)(1),
redesignated cl. (x) as (xi). Former cl. (xi) redesignated (xii).
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1702(b)(1), made technical amendment to
directory language of Pub. L. 101-508, Sec. 11212(e)(1). See 1990
Amendment note below.
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(xii). Pub. L. 104-191, Sec. 323(b)(1),
redesignated cl. (xi) as (xii). Former cl. (xii) redesignated
(xiii).
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1702(c)(2)(A), struck out "or" at end.
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1702(b)(1), made technical amendment to
directory language of Pub. L. 101-508, Sec. 11212(e)(1). See 1990
Amendment note below.
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(xiii). Pub. L. 104-191, Sec. 323(b)(1),
redesignated cl. (xii) as (xiii). Former cl. (xiii) redesignated
(xiv).
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1702(c)(2)(B), substituted ", or" for
period at end.
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(xiv), (xv). Pub. L. 104-191, Sec. 323(b)(1),
redesignated cls. (xiii) and (xiv) as (xiv) and (xv), respectively.
Subsec. (d)(1)(C). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1455(a)(1), which
directed the amendment of par. (1) by inserting a new subpar. (C)
after subpar. (B), was executed by making the insertion after
subpar. (B)(xv), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (d)(2)(Q). Pub. L. 104-191, Sec. 323(b)(2), added subpar.
(Q). Former subpar. (Q) redesignated (R).
Subsec. (d)(2)(R). Pub. L. 104-191, Sec. 323(b)(2), redesignated
subpar. (Q) as (R). Former subpar. (R) redesignated (S).
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1116(b)(2)(B), added subpar. (R). Former
subpar. (R) redesignated (S).
Subsec. (d)(2)(S). Pub. L. 104-191, Sec. 323(b)(2), redesignated
subpar. (R) as (S). Former subpar. (S) redesignated (T).
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1116(b)(2)(B), redesignated subpar. (R) as
(S). Former subpar. (S) redesignated (T). See Codification note
above.
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1901(c)(1), struck out "or" at end. See
Codification note above.
Subsec. (d)(2)(T). Pub. L. 104-191, Sec. 323(b)(2), redesignated
subpar. (S) as (T). Former subpar. (T) redesignated (U).
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1116(b)(2)(B), redesignated subpar. (S) as
(T). Former subpar. (T) redesignated (U). See Codification note
above.
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1901(c)(1), substituted ", or" for period
at end. See Codification note above.
Subsec. (d)(2)(U). Pub. L. 104-191, Sec. 323(d)(1), redesignated
subpar. (T), relating to section 6053(b) or (c), as (U).
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1455(a)(2), struck out "or" at end. See
Codification note above.
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1116(b)(2)(B), redesignated subpar. (T) as
(U). Former subpar. (U) redesignated (V). See Codification note
above.
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1901(c)(1), added subpar. (U). See
Codification note above.
Subsec. (d)(2)(V). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1455(a)(2), substituted
a comma for period at end.
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1116(b)(2)(B), redesignated subpar. (U) as
(V).
Subsec. (d)(2)(W), (X). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1455(a)(2), added
subpars. (W) and (X).
Subsec. (d)(3)(C). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1615(a)(2)(B), inserted
"and" at end.
Subsec. (d)(3)(D). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1615(a)(2)(B),
redesignated subpar. (E) as (D) and struck out former subpar. (D)
which read as follows: "the requirement of section 6109(e) that a
person include the TIN of any dependent on his return, and".
Subsec. (d)(3)(E). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1615(a)(2)(B),
redesignated subpar. (E) as (D).
Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1704(j)(3), substituted "section 6109(h)"
for "section 6109(f)" in introductory provisions.
1994 - Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 103-322, Sec. 20415(b)(1),
amended cl. (iv) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (iv) read as
follows: "section 6050I(a) (relating to cash received in trade or
business),".
Subsec. (d)(2)(K). Pub. L. 103-322, Sec. 20415(b)(2), amended
subpar. (K) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (K) read as
follows: "section 6050I(e) (relating to returns relating to cash
received in trade or business),".
1993 - Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(viii) to (xiv). Pub. L. 103-66, Sec.
13252(b)(1), which directed amendment of subsec. (d)(1)(B) by
adding a new cl. (viii) after cl. (vii) and redesignating the
following cls. accordingly, was executed by adding cl. (viii) and
redesignating former cls. (viii), (ix), (x), (xi), (xii) (relating
to section 4101(d)), and (xii) (relating to subpar. (C) of section
338(h)(10)) as (ix), (x), (xi), (xii), (xiii), and (xiv),
respectively, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (d)(2)(P) to (T). Pub. L. 103-66, Sec. 13252(b)(2), added
subpar. (P) and redesignated former subpars. (P) through (S) as (Q)
through (T), respectively.
1992 - Subsec. (d)(3)(E). Pub. L. 102-486 added subpar. (E).
1990 - Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(x). Pub. L. 101-508, Sec. 11323(b)(2),
substituted "subsection (b) or (e) of section 1060" for "section
1060(b)".
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(xi). Pub. L. 101-508, Sec. 11212(e)(1), as
amended by Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1702(b)(1), struck out ", or
subsection (e)," after "(c)(4)".
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(xii). Pub. L. 101-508, Sec. 11323(c)(2), added
cl. (xii) relating to subpar. (C) of section 338(h)(10).
Pub. L. 101-508, Sec. 11212(e)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 104-188,
Sec. 1702(b)(1), added cl. (xii) relating to section 4101(d).
1989 - Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7711(a), amended section generally,
substituting subsecs. (a) to (d) for former subsec. (a) relating to
reasonable cause waivers, subsec. (b) relating to payment of
penalty, subsec. (c) relating to special rules for failure to file
interest and dividend returns or statements, and subsec. (d)
relating to definitions.
Subsec. (d)(1)(B)(viii) to (xi). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec.
7811(c)(3), amended cls. (viii) to (xi) generally. Prior to
amendment, cls. (viii) to (xi) read as follows:
"(viii) section 6052(a) (relating to reporting payment of wages
in the form of group-term life insurance),
"(ix) section 6053(c)(1) (relating to reporting with respect to
certain tips), or
"(xi) section 1060(b) (relating to reporting requirements of
transferors and transferees in certain asset acquisitions).
"(xi) subparagraph (A) or (C) of subsection (c)(4), or subsection
(d), of section 4093 (relating to information reporting with
respect to tax on diesel and aviation fuels)."
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7813(a), struck out "or"
after "insurance)," in subpar. (Q), substituted "tips), or" for
"tips)." in subpar. (R), and redesignated subpar. (U) as (S).
1988 - Subsec. (d)(1)(B). Pub. L. 100-647, Sec. 3001(b)(1), which
directed that "or" be struck out at end of cl. (ix), ", or" be
substituted for period at end of cl. (x), and cl. (xi) relating to
section 4093 be added, was executed by striking out "or" at end of
cl. (ix) and adding cl. (xi) in view of intervening amendments by
section 1941(b)(2)(M)(i) of Pub. L. 100-418, and by section
1006(h)(3)(A) of Pub. L. 100-647.
Pub. L. 100-647, Sec. 1006(h)(3)(A), struck out "or" at end of
cl. (ix), substituted ", or" for period at end of cl. (x), and
added cl. (xi) relating to section 1060.
Pub. L. 100-418, Sec. 1941(b)(2)(M)(i), redesignated cls. (ii) to
(x) as (i) to (ix) and struck out former cl. (i) which read as
follows: "section 4997(a) (relating to information with respect to
windfall profit tax on crude oil),".
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 100-647, Sec. 3001(b)(2), which directed
that "or" be struck out at end of subpar. (S), ", or" be
substituted for period at end of subpar. (T), and subpar. (U) be
added, was executed by adding subpar. (U) in view of intervening
amendment by section 1941(b)(2)(M)(ii) of Pub. L. 100-418.
Pub. L. 100-418, Sec. 1941(b)(2)(M)(ii), redesignated subpars.
(B) to (J) as (A) to (I), respectively, and struck out former
subpar. (A) which read as follows: "section 4997(a) (relating to
records and information; regulations)," and redesignated subpars.
(L) to (T) as (J) to (R), respectively, and struck out former
subpar. (K) which read as follows: "section 6050C (relating to
information regarding windfall profit tax on domestic crude oil),".
Subsec. (d)(2)(B). Pub. L. 100-647, Sec. 1015(a), substituted
"6031(b) or (c)" for "6031(b)".
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
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.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 201(c)(2) of Pub. L. 105-34 applicable to
expenses paid after Dec. 31, 1997 (in taxable years ending after
such date), for education furnished in academic periods beginning
after such date, see section 201(f) of Pub. L. 105-34, set out as
an Effective Date note under section 25A of this title.
Amendment by section 1213(b) of Pub. L. 105-34 applicable to
leases entered into after Aug. 5, 1997, see section 1213(e) of Pub.
L. 105-34, set out as an Effective Date note under section 110 of
this title.
Amendment by section 1223(b) of Pub. L. 105-34 applicable to
partnership taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1997, see
section 1226 of Pub. L. 105-34, as amended, set out as a note under
section 6011 of this title.
Amendment by section 1602(d)(2)(A) of Pub. L. 105-34 effective as
if included in the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-191, to which such
amendment relates, see section 1602(i) of Pub. L. 105-34, set out
as a note under section 26 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENTS
Amendment by Pub. L. 104-191 applicable to benefits paid after
Dec. 31, 1996, see section 323(d) of Pub. L. 104-191, set out as an
Effective Date note under section 6050Q of this title.
Amendment by section 1116(b)(2)(A), (B) of Pub. L. 104-188
applicable to payments made after Dec. 31, 1997, see section
1116(b)(3) of Pub. L. 104-188, set out as an Effective Date note
under section 6050R of this title.
Amendment by section 1455(a) of Pub. L. 104-188 applicable to
returns, reports, and other statements the due date for which
(determined without regard to extensions) is after Dec. 31, 1996,
see section 1455(e) of Pub. L. 104-188, set out as a note under
section 408 of this title.
Amendment by section 1615(a)(2)(B) 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.
Amendment by section 1702(b)(1), (c)(2) of Pub. L. 104-188
effective, except as otherwise expressly provided, as if included
in the provision of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990, Pub. L.
101-508, title XI, to which such amendment relates, see section
1702(i) of Pub. L. 104-188, set out as a note under section 38 of
this title.
Amendment by section 1901(c)(1) of Pub. L. 104-188, to the extent
related to section 6048(a) of this title, applicable to reportable
events (as defined in such section) occurring after Aug. 20, 1996,
to the extent related to section 6048(b) of this title, applicable
to taxable years of United States persons beginning after Dec. 31,
1995, and to the extent related to section 6048(c) of this title,
applicable to distributions received after Aug. 20, 1996, see
section 1901(d) of Pub. L. 104-188, set out as a note under section
6048 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-322 effective on 60th day after date on
which temporary regulations are prescribed under Pub. L. 103-322,
Sec. 20415(c), see section 20415(d) of Pub. L. 103-322, set out as
a note under section 6050I of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103-66 applicable, except as otherwise
provided, to discharges of indebtedness after Dec. 31, 1993, see
section 13252(d) of Pub. L. 103-66, set out as an Effective Date
note under section 6050P of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 102-486 applicable to taxable years
beginning after Dec. 31, 1992, see section 1933(c) of Pub. L.
102-486, set out as a note under section 6109 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 11212(e)(1) of Pub. L. 101-508 effective
Dec. 1, 1990, see section 11212(f)(2) of Pub. L. 101-508, set out
as a note under section 4081 of this title.
Amendment by section 11323(b)(2), (c)(2) of Pub. L. 101-508
applicable to acquisitions after Oct. 9, 1990, but not applicable
to any acquisition pursuant to a written binding contract in effect
on Oct. 9, 1990, and at all times thereafter before such
acquisition, see section 11323(d) of Pub. L. 101-508, set out as a
note under section 338 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 7711(a) of Pub. L. 101-239 applicable to
returns and statements the due date for which (determined without
regard to extensions) is after Dec. 31, 1989, see section 7711(c)
of Pub. L. 101-239, set out as a note under section 6721 of this
title.
Amendment by sections 7811(c)(3) and 7813(a) of Pub. L. 101-239
effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the
provision of the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988,
Pub. L. 100-647, to which such amendment relates, see section 7817
of Pub. L. 101-239, set out as a note under section 1 of this
title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1988 AMENDMENTS
Amendment by sections 1006(h)(3)(A) and 1015(a) 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 3001(b)(1), (2) of Pub. L. 100-647 effective
Jan. 1, 1989, see section 3001(c) of Pub. L. 100-647, set out as a
note under section 4093 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 100-418 applicable to crude oil removed from
the premises on or after Aug. 23, 1988, see section 1941(c) of Pub.
L. 100-418, set out as a note under section 164 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section applicable to returns the due date for which (determined
without regard to extensions) is after Dec. 31, 1986, see section
1501(e) of Pub. L. 99-514, set out as a note under section 6721 of
this title.
CONSTRUCTION OF 2002 AMENDMENT
Nothing in amendment by Pub. L. 107-210, other than provisions
relating to COBRA continuation coverage and reporting requirements,
to be construed as creating new mandate on any party regarding
health insurance coverage, see section 203(f) of Pub. L. 107-210,
set out as a note under section 2918 of Title 29, Labor.
PLAN AMENDMENTS NOT REQUIRED UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1998
For provisions directing that if any amendments made by subtitle
D [Secs. 1401-1465] of title I of Pub. L. 104-188 require an
amendment to any plan or annuity contract, such amendment shall not
be required to be made before the first day of the first plan year
beginning on or after Jan. 1, 1998, see section 1465 of Pub. L.
104-188, set out as a note under section 401 of this title.
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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 904, 6652, 6693, 6721,
7434 of this title.
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter C - Procedural Requirements
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SUBCHAPTER C - PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
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Sec.
6751. Procedural requirements.
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter C - Procedural Requirements
-HEAD-
Sec. 6751. Procedural requirements
-STATUTE-
(a) Computation of penalty included in notice
The Secretary shall include with each notice of penalty under
this title information with respect to the name of the penalty, the
section of this title under which the penalty is imposed, and a
computation of the penalty.
(b) Approval of assessment
(1) In general
No penalty under this title shall be assessed unless the
initial determination of such assessment is personally approved
(in writing) by the immediate supervisor of the individual making
such determination or such higher level official as the Secretary
may designate.
(2) Exceptions
Paragraph (1) shall not apply to -
(A) any addition to tax under section 6651, 6654, or 6655; or
(B) any other penalty automatically calculated through
electronic means.
(c) Penalties
For purposes of this section, the term "penalty" includes any
addition to tax or any additional amount.
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(Added Pub. L. 105-206, title III, Sec. 3306(a), July 22, 1998, 112
Stat. 744.)
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EFFECTIVE DATE
Pub. L. 105-206, title III, Sec. 3306(c), July 22, 1998, 112
Stat. 744, as amended by Pub. L. 106-554, Sec. 1(a)(7) [title III,
Sec. 302(b)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A-632, provided
that: "The amendments made by this section [enacting this
subchapter] shall apply to notices issued, and penalties assessed,
after June 30, 2001. In the case of any notice of penalty issued
after June 30, 2001, and before July 1, 2003, the requirements of
section 6751(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be
treated as met if such notice contains a telephone number at which
the taxpayer can request a copy of the taxpayer's assessment and
payment history with respect to such penalty."
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Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
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CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
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Subchapter Sec.(!1)
A. Additions to the tax and additional amounts 6651
B. Assessable penalties 6671
C. Procedural requirements 6751
AMENDMENTS
1998 - Pub. L. 105-206, title III, Sec. 3306(b), July 22, 1998,
112 Stat. 744, added item for subchapter C.
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CHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This chapter is referred to in sections 7463, 7801 of this title.
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(!1) Section numbers editorially supplied.
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter A - Additions to the Tax and Additional Amounts
-HEAD-
SUBCHAPTER A - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX AND ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS
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Part
I. General provisions.
II. Accuracy-related and fraud penalties.
III. Applicable rules.
AMENDMENTS
1989 - Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec. 7721(c)(13), Dec. 19,
1989, 103 Stat. 2400, added part analysis consisting of parts I to
III.
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter A - Additions to the Tax and Additional Amounts
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
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PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Sec.
6651. Failure to file tax return or pay tax.(!1)
6652. Failure to file certain information returns,
registration statements, etc.
6653. Failure to pay stamp tax.
6654. Failure by individual to pay estimated income tax.
6655. Failure by corporation to pay estimated income tax.
6656. Failure to make deposit of taxes.
6657. Bad checks.
6658. Coordination with title 11.
[6659 to 6662. Repealed.]
AMENDMENTS
1996 - Pub. L. 104-188, title I, Sec. 1704(t)(19), Aug. 20, 1996,
110 Stat. 1888, struck out item 6662 "Applicable rules".
1989 - Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Secs. 7721(c)(13), (14),
7742(b), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2400, 2405, added part heading,
substituted "Failure to pay stamp tax" for "Additions to tax for
negligence and fraud" in item 6653, substituted "of taxes" for "of
taxes or over-statement of deposits" in item 6656, and struck out
items 6659 "Addition to tax in the case of valuation overstatements
for purposes of the income tax", 6659A "Addition to tax in case of
overstatements of pension liabilities", 6660 "Addition to tax in
the case of valuation understatement for purposes of estate or gift
taxes", and 6661 "Substantial understatement of liability".
1986 - Pub. L. 99-514, title XI, Sec. 1138(b), title XV, Sec.
1503(d)(2), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2486, 2743, substituted
"Additions to tax for negligence and fraud" for "Failure to pay
tax" in item 6653 and added item 6659A.
1984 - Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title I, Sec. 155(c)(2)(B), July
18, 1984, 98 Stat. 695, added item 6660.
1982 - Pub. L. 97-248, title III, Sec. 323(b), Sept. 3, 1982, 96
Stat. 615, added item 6661 and redesignated former item 6660 as
6662. See Codification note set out under section 6662 of this
title.
1981 - Pub. L. 97-34, title VII, Secs. 722(a)(2), 724(b)(2), Aug.
13, 1981, 95 Stat. 342, 345, inserted "or overstatement of
deposits" in item 6656, added item 6659, and redesignated item 6659
as 6660.
1980 - Pub. L. 96-589, Sec. 6(e)(2), Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat.
3408, added item 6658.
1979 - Pub. L. 96-167, Sec. 6(b), Dec. 29, 1979, 93 Stat. 1276,
struck out item 6658 "Addition to tax in case of jeopardy".
1974 - Pub. L. 93-406, title II, Sec. 1031(b)(1)(B)(ii), Sept. 2,
1974, 88 Stat. 946, inserted ", registration statements, etc." in
item 6652.
1969 - Pub. L. 91-172, title IX, Sec. 943(c)(5), 83 Stat. 729,
inserted "or pay tax" in item 6651.
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SUBCHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This subchapter is referred to in section 6229 of this title.
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(!1) So in original. Does not conform to section catchline.
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TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter A - Additions to the Tax and Additional Amounts
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6651. Failure to file tax return or to pay tax
-STATUTE-
(a) Addition to the tax
In case of failure -
(1) to file any return required under authority of subchapter A
of chapter 61 (other than part III thereof), subchapter A of
chapter 51 (relating to distilled spirits, wines, and beer), or
of subchapter A of chapter 52 (relating to tobacco, cigars,
cigarettes, and cigarette papers and tubes), or of subchapter A
of chapter 53 (relating to machine guns and certain other
firearms), on the date prescribed therefor (determined with
regard to any extension of time for filing), unless it is shown
that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not due to
willful neglect, there shall be added to the amount required to
be shown as tax on such return 5 percent of the amount of such
tax if the failure is for not more than 1 month, with an
additional 5 percent for each additional month or fraction
thereof during which such failure continues, not exceeding 25
percent in the aggregate;
(2) to pay the amount shown on tax on any return specified in
paragraph (1) on or before the date prescribed for payment of
such tax (determined with regard to any extension of time for
payment), unless it is shown that such failure is due to
reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect, there shall be
added to the amount shown as tax on such return 0.5 percent of
the amount of such tax if the failure is for not more than 1
month, with an additional 0.5 percent for each additional month
or fraction thereof during which such failure continues, not
exceeding 25 percent in the aggregate; or
(3) to pay any amount in respect of any tax required to be
shown on a return specified in paragraph (1) which is not so
shown (including an assessment made pursuant to section 6213(b))
within 21 calendar days from the date of notice and demand
therefor (10 business days if the amount for which such notice
and demand is made equals or exceeds $100,000), unless it is
shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not due to
willful neglect, there shall be added to the amount of tax stated
in such notice and demand 0.5 percent of the amount of such tax
if the failure is for not more than 1 month, with an additional
0.5 percent for each additional month or fraction thereof during
which such failure continues, not exceeding 25 percent in the
aggregate.
In the case of a failure to file a return of tax imposed by chapter
1 within 60 days of the date prescribed for filing of such return
(determined with regard to any extensions of time for filing),
unless it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and
not due to willful neglect, the addition to tax under paragraph (1)
shall not be less than the lesser of $100 or 100 percent of the
amount required to be shown as tax on such return.
(b) Penalty imposed on net amount due
For purposes of -
(1) subsection (a)(1), the amount of tax required to be shown
on the return shall be reduced by the amount of any part of the
tax which is paid on or before the date prescribed for payment of
the tax and by the amount of any credit against the tax which may
be claimed on the return,
(2) subsection (a)(2), the amount of tax shown on the return
shall, for purposes of computing the addition for any month, be
reduced by the amount of any part of the tax which is paid on or
before the beginning of such month and by the amount of any
credit against the tax which may be claimed on the return, and
(3) subsection (a)(3), the amount of tax stated in the notice
and demand shall, for the purpose of computing the addition for
any month, be reduced by the amount of any part of the tax which
is paid before the beginning of such month.
(c) Limitations and special rule
(1) Additions under more than one paragraph
With respect to any return, the amount of the addition under
paragraph (1) of subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of
the addition under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) for any month
(or fraction thereof) to which an addition to tax applies under
both paragraphs (1) and (2). In any case described in the last
sentence of subsection (a), the amount of the addition under
paragraph (1) of subsection (a) shall not be reduced under the
preceding sentence below the amount provided in such last
sentence.
(2) Amounts of tax shown more than amount required to be shown
If the amount required to be shown as tax on a return is less
than the amount shown as tax on such return, subsections (a)(2)
and (b)(2) shall be applied by substituting such lower amount.
(d) Increase in penalty for failure to pay tax in certain cases
(1) In general
In the case of each month (or fraction thereof) beginning after
the day described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, paragraphs
(2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting "1
percent" for "0.5 percent" each place it appears.
(2) Description
For purposes of paragraph (1), the day described in this
paragraph is the earlier of -
(A) the day 10 days after the date on which notice is given
under section 6331(d), or
(B) the day on which notice and demand for immediate payment
is given under the last sentence of section 6331(a).
(e) Exception for estimated tax
This section shall not apply to any failure to pay any estimated
tax required to be paid by section 6654 or 6655.
(f) Increase in penalty for fraudulent failure to file
If any failure to file any return is fraudulent, paragraph (1) of
subsection (a) shall be applied -
(1) by substituting "15 percent" for "5 percent" each place it
appears, and
(2) by substituting "75 percent" for "25 percent".
(g) Treatment of returns prepared by Secretary under section
6020(b)
In the case of any return made by the Secretary under section
6020(b) -
(1) such return shall be disregarded for purposes of
determining the amount of the addition under paragraph (1) of
subsection (a), but
(2) such return shall be treated as the return filed by the
taxpayer for purposes of determining the amount of the addition
under paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a).
(h) Limitation on penalty on individual's failure to pay for months
during period of installment agreement
In the case of an individual who files a return of tax on or
before the due date for the return (including extensions),
paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall each be applied by
substituting "0.25" for "0.5" each place it appears for purposes of
determining the addition to tax for any month during which an
installment agreement under section 6159 is in effect for the
payment of such tax.
-SOURCE-
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 821; Pub. L. 90-364, title I,
Sec. 103(e)(4), June 28, 1968, 82 Stat. 264; Pub. L. 91-172, title
IX, Sec. 943(a), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 727; Pub. L. 92-9, Sec.
3(j)(1), Apr. 1, 1971, 85 Stat. 22; Pub. L. 94-455, title XIX, Sec.
1904(b)(10)(A)(v), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1817; Pub. L. 97-248,
title III, Sec. 318(a), (b), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 610; Pub. L.
98-369, div. A, title IV, Sec. 412(b)(8), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat.
792; Pub. L. 99-514, title XV, Sec. 1502(a), (b), Oct. 22, 1986,
100 Stat. 2741; Pub. L. 100-203, title X, Sec. 10301(b)(6), Dec.
22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330-429; Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Sec.
7741(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2404; Pub. L. 104-168, title III,
Sec. 303(b)(2), title XIII, Sec. 1301(a), July 30, 1996, 110 Stat.
1458, 1475; Pub. L. 105-206, title III, Sec. 3303(a), July 22,
1998, 112 Stat. 742.)
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AMENDMENTS
1998 - Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 105-206 added subsec. (h).
1996 - Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 104-168, Sec. 303(b)(2),
substituted "21 calendar days from the date of notice and demand
therefor (10 business days if the amount for which such notice and
demand is made equals or exceeds $100,000)" for "10 days of the
date of the notice and demand therefor".
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 104-168, Sec. 1301(a), added subsec. (g).
1989 - Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 101-239 added subsec. (f).
1987 - Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 100-203 substituted "section 6654 or
6655" for "section 6154 or 6654".
1986 - Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 99-514, Sec. 1502(b), amended par.
(1) generally, striking out the designation "(A)" before "With
respect to", inserting "(or fraction thereof)", and striking out
subpar. (B) which read as follows: "With respect to any return, the
maximum amount of the addition permitted under paragraph (3) of
subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of the addition under
paragraph (1) of subsection (a) (determined without regard to the
last sentence of such subsection) which is attributable to the tax
for which the notice and demand is made and which is not paid
within 10 days of notice and demand."
Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 99-514, Sec. 1502(a), added subsec.
(d) and redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e).
1984 - Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98-369 in amending subsec. (d)
generally, substituted in heading "estimated tax" for "declarations
of estimated tax", struck out provisions making section
inapplicable to any failure to file a declaration of estimated tax
required by section 6015 or to any failure to pay any estimated tax
required to be paid by section 6153, and made section inapplicable
to any failure to pay any estimated tax required to be paid by
section 6654.
1982 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97-248, Sec. 318(a), inserted
provision that, in the case of a failure to file a return of tax
imposed by chapter 1 within 60 days of the date prescribed for
filing of such return (determined with regard to any extensions of
time for filing), unless it is shown that such failure is due to
reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect, the addition to
tax under par. (1) shall not be less than the lesser of $100 or 100
percent of the amount required to be shown as tax on such return.
Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 97-248, Sec. 318(b)(1), inserted
provision that in any case described in last sentence of subsec.
(a), the amount of the addition under par. (1) of subsec. (a) shall
not be reduced under first sentence of this subpar. below the
amount provided in such last sentence.
Subsec. (c)(1)(B). Pub. L. 97-248, Sec. 318(b)(2), inserted
"(determined without regard to the last sentence of such
subsection)" after "paragraph (1) of subsection (a)".
1976 - Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 94-455 struck out subsec. (e) which
related to certain interest equalization tax returns.
1971 - Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 92-9 added subsec. (e).
1969 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91-172 designated existing provisions
as par. (1) and added pars. (2) and (3).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91-172 designated existing provisions as
par. (1) and added pars. (2) and (3).
Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 91-172 added subsec. (c), redesignated
former subsec. (c) as (d) and struck out reference to section 6016
of this title and provided that this section would not be
applicable for failure to pay any estimated tax required under
section 6153 or 6154 of this title.
1968 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 90-364 struck out reference to
section 6016.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 105-206, title III, Sec. 3303(b), July 22, 1998, 112
Stat. 742, provided that: "The amendment made by this section
[amending this section] shall apply for purposes of determining
additions to the tax for months beginning after December 31, 1999."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by section 303(b)(2) of Pub. L. 104-168 applicable in
case of any notice and demand given after Dec. 31, 1996, see
section 303(c) of Pub. L. 104-168, set out as a note under section
6601 of this title.
Section 1301(b) of Pub. L. 104-168 provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply in the
case of any return the due date for which (determined without
regard to extensions) is after the date of the enactment of this
Act [July 30, 1996]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT
Section 7741(b) of Pub. L. 101-239 provided that: "The amendment
made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply in the
case of failures to file returns the due date for which (determined
without regard to extensions) is after December 31, 1989."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1987 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 100-203 applicable to taxable years
beginning after Dec. 31, 1987, see section 10301(c) of Pub. L.
100-203, set out as a note under section 585 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENT
Section 1502(c) of Pub. L. 99-514 provided that:
"(1) Subsection (a). - The amendments made by subsection (a)
[amending this section] shall apply -
"(A) to failures to pay which begin after December 31, 1986,
and
"(B) to failures to pay which begin on or before December 31,
1986, if after December 31, 1986 -
"(i) notice (or renotice) under section 6331(d) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954 [now 1986] is given with respect
to such failure, or
"(ii) notice and demand for immediate payment of the
underpayment is made under the last sentence of section 6331(a)
of such Code.
In the case of a failure to pay described in subparagraph (B),
paragraph (2) of section 6651(d) of such Code (as added by
subsection (a)) shall be applied by taking into account the first
notice (or renotice) after December 31, 1986.
"(2) Subsection (b). - The amendment made by subsection (b)
[amending this section] shall apply to amounts assessed after
December 31, 1986, with respect to failures to pay which begin
before, on, or after such date."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1984 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 98-369 applicable with respect to taxable
years beginning after Dec. 31, 1984, see section 414(a)(1) of Pub.
L. 98-369, set out as a note under section 6654 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1982 AMENDMENT
Section 318(c) of Pub. L. 97-248 provided that: "The amendments
made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to returns
the due date for filing of which (including extensions) is after
December 31, 1982."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1971 AMENDMENT
Section 3(j)(3) of Pub. L. 92-9 provided that: "The amendments
made by this subsection [amending this section and section 6680 of
this title] shall apply with respect to returns required to be
filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Apr. 1,
1971]."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1969 AMENDMENT
Section 943(d) of Pub. L. 91-172 provided that: "The amendments
made by subsections (a) [amending this section] and (c) [amending
sections 3121, 5684, and 6653 of this title] shall apply with
respect to returns the date prescribed by law (without regard to
any extension of time) for filing of which is after December 31,
1969, and with respect to notices and demands for payment of tax
made after December 31, 1969. The amendment made by subsection (b)
[amending section 6656 of this title] shall apply with respect to
deposits the time for making of which is after December 31, 1969."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1968 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 90-364 applicable 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 a note under section 243 of this title.
ILLEGAL TAX PROTESTER DESIGNATION
Pub. L. 105-206, title III, Sec. 3707, July 22, 1998, 112 Stat.
778, provided that:
"(a) Prohibition. - The officers and employees of the Internal
Revenue Service -
"(1) shall not designate taxpayers as illegal tax protesters
(or any similar designation); and
"(2) in the case of any such designation made on or before the
date of the enactment of this Act [July 22, 1998] -
"(A) shall remove such designation from the individual master
file; and
"(B) shall disregard any such designation not located in the
individual master file.
"(b) Designation of Nonfilers Allowed. - An officer or employee
of the Internal Revenue Service may designate any appropriate
taxpayer as a nonfiler, but shall remove such designation once the
taxpayer has filed income tax returns for 2 consecutive taxable
years and paid all taxes shown on such returns.
"(c) Effective Date. - The provisions of this section shall take
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [July 22, 1998],
except that the removal of any designation under subsection
(a)(2)(A) shall not be required to begin before January 1, 1999."
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 3121, 5684, 5761, 6013,
6404, 6601, 6658, 6665, 6751, 7518 of this title; title 30 section
932; title 46 App. section 1177.
-End-
-CITE-
26 USC Sec. 6652 01/06/03
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 68 - ADDITIONS TO THE TAX, ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS, AND
ASSESSABLE PENALTIES
Subchapter A - Additions to the Tax and Additional Amounts
PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
-HEAD-
Sec. 6652. Failure to file certain information returns,
registration statements, etc.
-STATUTE-
(a) Returns with respect to certain payments aggregating less than
$10
In the case of each failure to file a statement of a payment to
another person required under the authority of -
(1) section 6042(a)(2) (relating to payments of dividends
aggregating less than $10), or
(2) section 6044(a)(2) (relating to payments of patronage
dividends aggregating less than $10),
on the date prescribed therefor (determined with regard to any
extension of time for filing), unless it is shown that such failure
is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect, there shall
be paid (upon notice and demand by the Secretary and in the same
manner as tax) by the person failing to so file the statement, $1
for each such statement not so filed, but the total amount imposed
on the delinquent person for all such failures during the calendar
year shall not exceed $1,000.
(b) Failure to report tips
In the case of failure by an employee to report to his employer
on the date and in the manner prescribed therefor any amount of
tips required to be so reported by section 6053(a) which are wages
(as defined in section 3121(a)) or which are compensation (as
defined in section 3231(e)), unless it is shown that such failure
is due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect, there
shall be paid by the employee, in addition to the tax imposed by
section 3101 or section 3201 (as the case may be) with respect to
the amount of tips which he so failed to report, an amount equal to
50 percent of such tax.
(c) Returns by exempt organizations and by certain trusts
(1) Annual returns under section 6033 or 6012(a)(6)
(A) Penalty on organization
In the case of -
(i) a failure to file a return required under section 6033
(relating to returns by exempt organizations) or section
6012(a)(6) (relating to returns by political organizations)
on the date and in the manner prescribed therefor (determined
with regard to any extension of time for filing), or
(ii) a failure to include any of the information required
to be shown on a return filed under section 6033 or section
6012(a)(6) or to show the correct information,
there shall be paid by the exempt organization $20 for each day
during which such failure continues. The maximum penalty under
this subparagraph on failures with respect to any 1 return
shall not exceed the lesser of $10,000 or 5 percent of the
gross receipts of the organization for the year. In the case of
an organization having gross receipts exceeding $1,000,000 for
any year, with respect to the return required under section
6033 or section 6012(a)(6) for such year, the first sentence of
this subparagraph shall be applied by substituting "$100" for
"$20" and, in lieu of applying the second sentence of this
subparagraph, the maximum penalty under this subparagraph shall
not exceed $50,000.
(B) Managers
(i) In general
The Secretary may make a written demand on any organization
subject to penalty under subparagraph (A) specifying therein
a reasonable future date by which the return shall be filed
(or the information furnished) for purposes of this
subparagraph.
(ii) Failure to comply with demand
If any person fails to comply with any demand under clause
(i) on or before the date specified in such demand, there
shall be paid by the person failing to so comply $10 for each
day after the expiration of the time specified in such demand
during which such failure continues. The maximum penalty
imposed under this subparagraph on all persons for failures
with respect to any 1 return shall not exceed $5,000.
(C) Public inspection of annual returns and reports
In the case of a failure to comply with the requirements of
section 6104(d) with respect to any annual return on the date
and in the manner prescribed therefor (determined with regard
to any extension of time for filing) or report required under
section 527(j), there shall be paid by the person failing to
meet such requirements $20 for each day during which such
failure continues. The maximum penalty imposed under this
subparagraph on all persons for failures with respect to any 1
return or report shall not exceed $10,000.
(D) Public inspection of applications for exemption and notice
of status
In the case of a failure to comply with the requirements of
section 6104(d) with respect to any exempt status application
materials (as defined in such section) or notice materials (as
defined in such section) on the date and in the manner
prescribed therefor, there shall be paid by the person failing
to meet such requirements $20 for each day during which such
failure continues.
(2) Returns under section 6034 or 6043(b)
(A) Penalty on organization or trust
In the case of a failure to file a return required under
section 6034 (relating to returns by certain trusts) or section
6043(b) (relating to terminations, etc., of exempt
organizations), on the date and in the manner prescribed
therefor (determined with regard to any extension of time for
filing), there shall be paid by the exempt organization or
trust failing so to file $10 for each day during which such
failure continues, but the total amount imposed under this
subparagraph on any organization or trust for failure to file
any 1 return shall not exceed $5,000.
(B) Managers
The Secretary may make written demand on an organization or
trust failing to file under subparagraph (A) specifying therein
a reasonable future date by which such filing shall be made for
purposes of this subparagraph. If such filing is not made on or
before such date, there shall be paid by the person failing so
to file $10 for each day after the expiration of the time
specified in the written demand during which such failure
continues, but the total amount imposed under this subparagraph
on all persons for failure to file any 1 return shall not
exceed $5,000.
(3) Reasonable cause exception
No penalty shall be imposed under this subsection with respect
to any failure if it is shown that such failure is due to
reasonable cause.
(4) Other special rules
(A) Treatment as tax
Any penalty imposed under this subsection shall be paid on
notice and demand of the Secretary and in the same manner as
tax.
(B) Joint and several liability
If more than 1 person is liable under this subsection for any
penalty with respect to any failure, all such persons shall be
jointly and severally liable with respect to such failure.
(C) Person
For purposes of this subsection, the term "person" means any
officer, director, trustee, employee, or other individual who
is under a duty to perform the act in respect of which the
violation occurs.
(d) Annual registration and other notification by pension plan
(1) Registration
In the case of any failure to file a registration statement
required under section 6057(a) (relating to annual registration
of certain plans) which includes all participants required to be
included in such statement, on the date prescribed therefor
(determined without regard to any extension of time for filing),
unless it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause,
there shall be paid (on notice and demand by the Secretary and in
the same manner as tax) by the person failing so to file, an
amount equal to $1 for each participant with respect to whom
there is a failure to file, multiplied by the number of days
during which such failure continues, but the total amount imposed
under this paragraph on any person for any failure to file with
respect to any plan year shall not exceed $5,000.
(2) Notification of change of status
In the case of failure to file a notification required under
section 6057(b) (relating to notification of change of status) on
the date prescribed therefor (determined without regard to any
extension of time for filing), unless it is shown that such
failure is due to reasonable cause, there shall be paid (on
notice and demand by the Secretary and in the same manner as tax)
by the person failing so to file, $1 for each day during which
such failure continues, but the total amounts imposed under this
paragraph on any person for failure to file any notification
shall not exceed $1,000.
(e) Information required in connection with certain plans of
deferred compensation, etc.
In the case of failure to file a return or statement required
under section 6058 (relating to information required in connection
with certain plans of deferred compensation), 6047 (relating to
information relating to certain trusts and annuity and bond
purchase plans), or 6039D (relating to returns and records with
respect to certain fringe benefit plans) on the date and in the
manner prescribed therefor (determined with regard to any extension
of time for filing), unless it is shown that such failure is due to
reasonable cause, there shall be paid (on notice and demand by the
Secretary and in the same manner as tax) by the person failing so
to file, $25 for each day during which such failure continues, but
the total amount imposed under this subsection on any person for
failure to file any return shall not exceed $15,000. This
subsection shall not apply to any return or statement which is an
information return described in section 6724(d)(1)(C)(ii) or a
payee statement described in section 6724(d)(2)(Y).
(f) Returns required under section 6039C
(1) In general
In the case of each failure to make a return required by
section 6039C which contains the information required by such
section on the date prescribed therefor (determined with regard
to any extension of time for filing), unless it is shown that
such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful
neglect, the amount determined under paragraph (2) shall be paid
(upon notice and demand by the Secretary and in the same manner
as tax) by the person failing to make such return.
(2) Amount of penalty
For purposes of paragraph (1), the amount determined under this
paragraph with respect to any failure shall be $25 for each day
during which such failure continues.
(3) Limitation
The amount determined under paragraph (2) with respect to any
person for failing to meet the requirements of section 6039C for
any calendar year shall not exceed the lesser of -
(A) $25,000, or
(B) 5 percent of the aggregate of the fair market value of
the United States real property interests owned by such person
at any time during such year.
For purposes of the preceding sentence, fair market value shall
be determined as of the end of the calendar year (or, in the case
of any property disposed of during the calendar year, as of the
date of such disposition).
(g) Information required in connection with deductible employee
contributions
In the case of failure to make a report required by section
219(f)(4) which contains the information required by such section
on the date prescribed therefor (determined with regard to any
extension of time for filing), there shall be paid (on notice and
demand by the Secretary and in the same manner as tax) by the
person failing so to file, an amount equal to $25 for each
participant with respect to whom there was a failure to file such
information, multiplied by the number of years during which such
failure continues, but the total amount imposed under this
subsection on any person for failure to file shall not exceed
$10,000. No penalty shall be imposed under this subsection on any
failure which is shown to be due to reasonable cause and not
willful neglect.
(h) Failure to give notice to recipients of certain pension, etc.,
distributions
In the case of each failure to provide notice as required by
section 3405(e)(10)(B), at the time prescribed therefor, unless it
is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to
willful neglect, there shall be paid, on notice and demand of the
Secretary and in the same manner as tax, by the person failing to
provide such notice, an amount equal to $10 for each such failure,
but the total amount imposed on such person for all such failures
during any calendar year shall not exceed $5,000.
(i) Failure to give written explanation to recipients of certain
qualifying rollover distributions
In the case of each failure to provide a written explanation as
required by section 402(f), at the time prescribed therefor, unless
it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to
willful neglect, there shall be paid, on notice and demand of the
Secretary and in the same manner as tax, by the person failing to
provide such written explanation, an amount equal to $100 for each
such failure, but the total amount imposed on such person for all
such failures during any calendar year shall not exceed $50,000.
(j) Failure to file certification with respect to certain
residential rental projects
In the case of each failure to provide a certification as
required by section 142(d)(7) at the time prescribed therefor,
unless it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and
not to willful neglect, there shall be paid, on notice and demand
of the Secretary and in the same manner as tax, by the person
failing to provide such certification, an amount equal to $100 for
each such failure.
(k) (!1) Failure to make reports required under section 1202
In the case of a failure to make a report required under section
1202(d)(1)(C) which contains the information required by such
section on the date prescribed therefor (determined with regard to
any extension of time for filing), there shall be paid (on notice
and demand by the Secretary and in the same manner as tax) by the
person failing to make such report, an amount equal to $50 for each
report with respect to which there was such a failure. In the case
of any failure due to negligence or intentional disregard, the
preceding sentence shall be applied by substituting "$100" for
"$50". In the case of a report covering periods in 2 or more years,
the penalty determined under preceding provisions of this
subsection shall be multiplied by the number of such years. No
penalty shall be imposed under this subsection on any failure which
is shown to be due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.
(g742l) Failure to file return with respect to certain corporate
transactions
In the case of any failure to make a return required under
section 6043(c) containing the information required by such section
on the date prescribed therefor (determined with regard to any
extension of time for filing), unless it is shown that such failure
is due to reasonable cause, there shall be paid (on notice and
demand by the Secretary and in the same manner as tax) by the
person failing to file such return, an amount equal to $500 for
each day during which such failure continues, but the total amount
imposed under this subsection with respect to any return shall not
exceed $100,000.
(m) Alcohol and tobacco taxes
For penalties for failure to file certain information returns
with respect to alcohol and tobacco taxes, see, generally,
subtitle E.
-SOURCE-
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 821; Pub. L. 85-866, title I,
Sec. 85, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1664; Pub. L. 87-834, Sec. 19(d),
Oct. 16, 1962, 76 Stat. 1057; Pub. L. 88-272, title II, Sec.
221(b)(2), Feb. 26, 1964, 78 Stat. 74; Pub. L. 89-97, title III,
Sec. 313(e)(2)(B), (3), July 30, 1965, 79 Stat. 385; Pub. L.
89-212, Sec. 2(e), Sept. 29, 1965, 79 Stat. 859; Pub. L. 91-172,
title I, Sec. 101(d)(4), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 522; Pub. L.
93-406, title II, Sec. 1031(b)(1)(A), (B)(i), Sept. 2, 1974, 88
Stat. 945, 946; Pub. L. 94-455, title XII, Sec. 1207(e)(3)(B), (C),
title XIX, Sec. 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1708, 1834;
Pub. L. 96-167, Sec. 7(b)(1), Dec. 29, 1979, 93 Stat. 1277; Pub. L.
96-223, title I, Sec. 101(d)(2)(A), Apr. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 251;
Pub. L. 96-499, title XI, Sec. 1123(b), Dec. 5, 1980, 94 Stat.
2689; Pub. L. 96-603, Sec. 1(d)(2), Dec. 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 3504;
Pub. L. 97-34, title III, Sec. 311(f), title VII, Sec. 723(a)(1),
(3), (4), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 281, 343, 344; Pub. L. 97-248,
title III, Secs. 309(b)(2), 315(a), (b), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat.
595, 605, 606; Pub. L. 97-448, title II, Sec. 201(i)(2), Jan. 12,
1983, 96 Stat. 2395; Pub. L. 98-67, title I, Sec. 105(b)(1), Aug.
5, 1983, 97 Stat. 380; Pub. L. 98-369, div. A, title I, Secs.
145(b)(1), (2), 146(b)(1), (2), 148(b)(1), (2), 149(b)(1),
155(b)(2)(A), title IV, Sec. 491(d)(50), title V, Sec.
531(b)(4)(B), title VII, Sec. 714(j)(3), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat.
685, 686, 688, 689, 693, 852, 882, 963; Pub. L. 98-397, title II,
Sec. 207(b), Aug. 23, 1984, 98 Stat. 1450; Pub. L. 98-611, Sec.
1(d)(2), Oct. 31, 1984, 98 Stat. 3177; Pub. L. 98-612, Sec.
1(b)(2), Oct. 31, 1984, 98 Stat. 3181; Pub. L. 99-514, title XI,
Sec. 1151(b), title XIII, Sec. 1301(g), title XV, Sec.
1501(d)(1)(A), title XVII, Sec. 1702(b), title XVIII, Secs.
1810(f)(9), 1811(c)(2), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2502, 2656, 2740,
2774, 2828, 2833; Pub. L. 100-203, title X, Secs. 10502(d)(11),
10704(a), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330-444, 1330-461; Pub. L.
100-647, title I, Secs. 1011B(a)(10), 1017(b), 1018(u)(36), title
III, Sec. 3021(a)(10), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3484, 3575, 3592,
3630; Pub. L. 101-140, title II, Sec. 203(a)(1), Nov. 8, 1989, 103
Stat. 830; Pub. L. 101-239, title VII, Secs. 7208(b)(2),
7841(d)(5), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2338, 2428; Pub. L. 102-318,
title V, Sec. 522(b)(2)(F), July 3, 1992, 106 Stat. 314; Pub. L.
103-66, title XIII, Sec. 13113(c), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 429;
Pub. L. 104-168, title XIII, Secs. 1314(a), (b), July 30, 1996, 110
Stat. 1480; Pub. L. 104-188, title I, Secs. 1455(c), (d)(2),
1704(s), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1818, 1887; Pub. L. 105-34, title
XII, Sec. 1281(a), (b), title XVI, Sec. 1602(d)(2)(B), Aug. 5,
1997, 111 Stat. 1037, 1094; Pub. L. 105-277, div. J, title I, Sec.
1004(b)(2)(B), (C), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-890; Pub. L.
106-230, Secs. 1(c), 2(c), 3(c), July 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 479, 482,
483.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Pub. L. 101-140, Sec. 203(a)(1), amended this section to read as
if the amendments made by section 1151(b) of Pub. L. 99-514
(enacting subsec. (l)) had not been enacted. Subsequent to
enactment by Pub. L. 99-514, subsec. (l) was amended by Pub. L.
100-203, Pub. L. 100-647, and Pub. L. 101-239. See 1989, 1988, and
1987 Amendment notes below.
-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
2000 - Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 106-230, Sec. 3(c)(4), inserted
"or 6012(a)(6)" after "section 6033" in heading.
Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 106-230, Sec. 3(c)(3), inserted "or
section 6012(a)(6)" after "section 6033" in last sentence.
Subsec. (c)(1)(A)(i). Pub. L. 106-230, Sec. 3(c)(1), inserted "or
section 6012(a)(6) (relating to returns by political
organizations)" after "organizations)".
Subsec. (c)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 106-230, Sec. 3(c)(2), inserted
"or section 6012(a)(6)" after "section 6033".
Subsec. (c)(1)(C). Pub. L. 106-230, Sec. 2(c), in heading
inserted "and reports" after "returns" and in text inserted "or
report required under section 527(j)" after "filing)" and "or
report" after "1 return".
Subsec. (c)(1)(D). Pub. L. 106-230, Sec. 1(c), in heading
inserted "and notice of status" after "exemption" and in text
inserted "or notice materials (as defined in such section)" after
"section)".
1998 - Subsec. (c)(1)(C). Pub. L. 105-277, Sec. 1004(b)(2)(B),
substituted "section 6104(d) with respect to any annual return" for
"subsection (d) or (e)(1) of section 6104 (relating to public
inspection of annual returns)".
Subsec. (c)(1)(D). Pub. L. 105-277, Sec. 1004(b)(2)(C),
substituted "section 6104(d) with respect to any exempt status
application materials (as defined in such section)" for "section
6104(e)(2) (relating to public inspection of applications for
exemption)".
1997 - Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1602(d)(2)(B),
substituted "section 6724(d)(2)(Y)" for "section 6724(d)(2)(X)".
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1281(a), inserted at end "No
penalty shall be imposed under this subsection on any failure which
is shown to be due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect."
Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 105-34, Sec. 1281(b), inserted at end "No
penalty shall be imposed under this subsection on any failure which
is shown to be due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect."
1996 - Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 104-168 in concluding
provisions, substituted "$20" for "$10" and "$10,000" for "$5,000"
and inserted at end "In the case of an organization having gross
receipts exceeding $1,000,000 for any year, with respect to the
return required under section 6033 for such year, the first
sentence of this subparagraph shall be applied by substituting
'$100' for '$20' and, in lieu of applying the second sentence of
this subparagraph, the maximum penalty under this subparagraph
shall not exceed $50,000."
Subsec. (c)(1)(C). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1704(s)(1), substituted
"$20" for "$10" and "$10,000" for "$5,000".
Subsec. (c)(1)(D). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1704(s)(2), substituted
"$20" for "$10".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1455(d)(2), inserted at end
"This subsection shall not apply to any return or statement which
is an information return described in section 6724(d)(1)(C)(ii) or
a payee statement described in section 6724(d)(2)(X)."
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 104-188, Sec. 1455(c), substituted "$100"
and "$50,000" for "the $10" and "$5,000", respectively.
1993 - Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 103-66, which directed amendment of
section by adding subsec. (k) before the last subsection, was
executed by adding subsec. (k) after subsec. (j) to reflect the
probable intent of Congress.
1992 - Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 102-318 substituted "3405(e)(10)(B)"
for "3405(d)(10)(B)".
1989 - Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7841(d)(5)(B),
redesignated the subsec. (k), relating to alcohol and tobacco
taxes, as (l).
Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7841(d)(5)(A), redesignated the subsection
relating to information with respect to includible employee
benefits as (k), see Codification note above.
Pub. L. 101-140 amended this section to read as if amendments by
Pub. L. 99-514, Sec. 1151(b), had not been enacted, see
Codification note above and 1986 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7208(b)(2), added subsec. (l)
and redesignated former subsec. (l) as (m).
Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7841(d)(5)(B), redesignated subsec. (k),
relating to alcohol and tobacco taxes, as (l).
Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 101-239, Sec. 7208(b)(2), redesignated
subsec. (l) as (m).
1988 - Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 100-647, Sec. 1017(b), amended
subsec. (j) as it existed prior to its repeal by Pub. L. 100-203,
Sec. 10502(d)(11), by inserting "(and the corresponding provision
of section 4041(d)(1))" after "section 4041(a)(1)", see 1987
Amendment note below.
Subsec. (k)(2)(B). Pub. L. 100-647, Sec. 3021(a)(10), amended
subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as
follows: "the employer-provided benefit (within the meaning of
section 89 without regard to subsection (g)(3) thereof) with
respect to the employee to whom such failure relates." See
Codification note above.
Pub. L. 100-647, Sec. 1011B(a)(10), substituted "subsection
(g)(3)(C)(i)" for "subsection (g)(3)". See Codification note above.
Subsec. (k)(4). Pub. L. 100-647, Sec. 1018(u)(36), substituted
"or part II of subchapter B of this chapter" for "or section 6678".
See Codification note above.
1987 - Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100-203, Sec. 10704(a), amended
subsec. (c) generally, revising and restating as pars. (1) to (4)
provisions of former pars. (1) to (3).
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 100-203, Sec. 10502(d)(11), struck out
subsec. (j), as added by section 1702(b) of Pub. L. 99-514, which
related to failure to give written notice to certain sellers of
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