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26 U.S.C. § 2601

§ 2601. Tax imposed

19 words · amended 1 times · cited by 9 other sections

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History

Added in 1976 by the Tax Reform Act of 1976. Last changed October 22, 1986 by the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

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  1. October 22, 1986Tax Reform Act of 1986
  2. October 4, 1976Tax Reform Act of 1976 · added this section

The law as written

Current through Public Law 119-102. Amendment notes omitted.

A tax is hereby imposed on every generation-skipping transfer (within the meaning of subchapter B).