26 U.S.C. § 6671
§ 6671. Rules for application of assessable penalties
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History
Part of the code since 1954. Last changed October 4, 1976 by the Tax Reform Act of 1976.
Every change, newest first (2)
- October 4, 1976Tax Reform Act of 1976
- August 16, 1954Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (original text)
The law as written
Current through Public Law 119-102. Amendment notes omitted.
The penalties and liabilities provided by this subchapter shall be paid upon notice and demand by the Secretary, and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as taxes. Except as otherwise provided, any reference in this title to “tax” imposed by this title shall be deemed also to refer to the penalties and liabilities provided by this subchapter.
The term “person”, as used in this subchapter, includes an officer or employee of a corporation, or a member or employee of a partnership, who as such officer, employee, or member is under a duty to perform the act in respect of which the violation occurs.