Treasury Regulations · 26 CFR
§ 301.6161-1. Extension of time for paying tax.
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Regulation under 26 U.S.C. § 6161
Cite as 26 CFR § 301.6161-1
At a glance
Read from the text and its source citation. Not part of the regulation.
- Status
- In the current eCFR
- Source
- 32 FR 15241, Nov. 3, 1967, unless otherwise noted.
- Issued under
- 26 U.S.C. § 6161
- Length
- 28 words · about 1 min to read
For provisions concerning the extension of time for paying a particular tax or for paying an amount determined as a deficiency, see the regulations relating to such tax.
Where it sits in 26 CFR
- Subchapter F Procedure and administration
- Part 301 Procedure and administration
- Subpart ECFR5e6d36e991c3875 Time and Place for Paying Tax
- Place and Due Date for Payment of Tax
Nearby sections
- § 301.6153-1 Installment payments of estimated income tax by individuals.
- § 301.6155-1 Payment on notice and demand.
- § 301.6159-0 Table of contents.
- § 301.6159-1 Agreements for payment of tax liabilities in installments.
- § 301.6161-1 Extension of time for paying tax.
- § 301.6162-1 Extension of time for payment of tax on gain attributable to liquidation of personal holding companies.
- § 301.6163-1 Extension of time for payment of estate tax on value of reversionary or remainder interest in property.
- § 301.6164-1 Extension of time for payment of taxes by corporations expecting carrybacks.
- § 301.6165-1 Bonds where time to pay the tax or deficiency has been extended.