26 U.S.C. § 7401
§ 7401. Authorization
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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.
No civil action for the collection or recovery of taxes, or of any fine, penalty, or forfeiture, shall be commenced unless the Secretary authorizes or sanctions the proceedings and the Attorney General or his delegate directs that the action be commenced.