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26 U.S.C. § 6203

§ 6203. Method of assessment

52 words · amended 1 times · cited by 1 other sections

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History

Part of the code since 1954. Last changed October 4, 1976 by the Tax Reform Act of 1976.

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  1. October 4, 1976Tax Reform Act of 1976
  2. August 16, 1954Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (original text)

The law as written

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

The assessment shall be made by recording the liability of the taxpayer in the office of the Secretary in accordance with rules or regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Upon request of the taxpayer, the Secretary shall furnish the taxpayer a copy of the record of the assessment.