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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 1021. Sale of annuities

In force Text current through Public Law 119-121 (October 9, 2026) release point 119-121

Official text, no changes From the Office of the Law Revision Counsel, release point 119-121 (current through Public Law 119-121 (October 9, 2026)). Compare it with the official text at uscode.house.gov (external site).

Cite as 26 U.S.C. § 1021

At a glance

Read from the text, the source credit and the official notes. Not part of the law.

Status
In force
Length
28 words · about 1 min to read

In case of the sale of an annuity contract, the adjusted basis shall in no case be less than zero.

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 302.)

Regulations under this section

Treasury regulations (26 CFR) issued under § 1021

Cross-references

Computed from the citations in the text of Title 26 and 26 CFR.

Cited by 1 Code section

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle A Income Taxes
  2. Chapter 1 NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES
  3. Subchapter O Gain or Loss on Disposition of Property
  4. Part II BASIS RULES OF GENERAL APPLICATION

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