26 U.S.C. § 262
§ 262. Personal, living, and family expenses
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History
Part of the code since 1954. Last changed November 10, 1988 by the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988.
Every change, newest first (2)
- November 10, 1988Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988
- August 16, 1954Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (original text)
The law as written
Current through Public Law 119-102. Amendment notes omitted.
(a) General rule
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, no deduction shall be allowed for personal, living, or family expenses.
(b) Treatment of certain phone expenses
For purposes of subsection (a), in the case of an individual, any charge (including taxes thereon) for basic local telephone service with respect to the 1st telephone line provided to any residence of the taxpayer shall be treated as a personal expense.