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Treasury Regulations · 26 CFR

§ 28.6694-3. Penalty for understatement due to willful, reckless, or intentional conduct.

In effect eCFR current as of October 15, 2026

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Regulation under 26 U.S.C. § 6694

Cite as 26 CFR § 28.6694-3

At a glance

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Status
In the current eCFR
Source
90 FR 3395, Jan. 14, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
Issued under
26 U.S.C. § 6694
Length
66 words · about 1 min to read
(a) In general. A person who is a tax return preparer of any return or claim for refund of any section 2801 tax is subject to penalties under section 6694(b) of the Code in the manner stated in § 1.6694-3 of this chapter.
(b) Applicability date. This section applies to returns and claims for refund filed, and advice provided, on or after January 14, 2025.

Cross-references

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Where it sits in 26 CFR

  1. Subchapter B Estate and gift taxes
  2. Part 28 Imposition of tax on gifts and bequests from covered expatriates

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