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Treasury Regulations · 26 CFR

§ 1.507-4. Imposition of tax.

In effect eCFR current as of October 15, 2026

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Regulation under 26 U.S.C. § 507

Cite as 26 CFR § 1.507-4

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Status
In the current eCFR
Issued
December 21, 1972 by T.D. 7233
Issued under
26 U.S.C. § 507
Length
150 words · about 1 min to read
(a) General rule. Section 507(c) imposes on each organization the private foundation status of which is terminated under section 507(a) a tax equal to the lower of:
(1) The amount which such organization substantiates by adequate records (or other corroborating evidence which may be required by the Commissioner) as the aggregate tax benefit (as defined in section 507(d)) resulting from the section 501(c)(3) status of such organization, or
(2) The value of the net assets of such organization.
(b) Transfers not subject to section 507(c). Private foundations which make transfers described in section 507(b)(1)(A) or (2) are not subject to the tax imposed under section 507(c) with respect to such transfers unless the provisions of section 507(a) become applicable. See §§ 1.507-1(b), 1.507-2(a)(6) and 1.507-3(d).

[T.D. 7233, 37 FR 28161, Dec. 21, 1972]

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  1. Issued by T.D. 7233 (37 FR 28161)

Where it sits in 26 CFR

  1. Subchapter A Income tax
  2. Part 1 Income taxes
  3. Private Foundations

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