Treasury Regulations · 26 CFR
§ 53.6165-1. Bonds where time to pay tax or deficiency has been extended.
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Regulation under 26 U.S.C. § 6165
Cite as 26 CFR § 53.6165-1
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- Status
- In the current eCFR
- Issued under
- 26 U.S.C. § 6165
- Length
- 99 words · about 1 min to read
- Cross-references
- cites 2 Code sections and 0 regulations; cited by 0
If an extension of time for payment of tax or deficiency is granted under section 6161, the district director or the director of the service center may, if he deems it necessary, require a bond for the payment of the amount in respect of which the extension is granted in accordance with the terms of the extension. However, such bond shall not exceed double the amount with respect to which the extension is granted. For provisions relating to form of bonds, see the regulations under section 7101 contained in part 301 of this chapter (Regulations on Procedure and Administration).
Cross-references
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Code sections it cites
Where it sits in 26 CFR
- Subchapter D Miscellaneous excise taxes
- Part 53 Foundation and similar excise taxes
- Subpart L Procedure and Administration
Nearby sections
- § 53.6107-1 Tax return preparer must furnish copy of return or claim for refund to taxpayer and must retain a copy or record.
- § 53.6109-1 Tax return preparers furnishing identifying numbers for returns or claims for refund filed.
- § 53.6151-1 Time and place for paying tax shown on returns.
- § 53.6161-1 Extension of time for paying tax or deficiency.
- § 53.6165-1 Bonds where time to pay tax or deficiency has been extended.
- § 53.6601-1 Interest on underpayment, nonpayment, or extensions of time for payment, of tax.
- § 53.6651-1 Failure to file tax return or to pay tax.
- § 53.6694-1 Section 6694 penalties applicable to tax return preparer.
- § 53.6694-2 Penalties for understatement due to an unreasonable position.