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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 1288. Treatment of original issue discount on tax-exempt obligations

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. § 1288

At a glance

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Status
In force
Added
July 18, 1984 by Pub. L. 98–369
Last amended
November 10, 1988 by Pub. L. 100–647
Amendments
1 dated changes in the source credit
Length
2 subsections · 211 words · about 1 min to read
Defines
2 terms
Cross-references
cites 6; cited by 1 Code section and 3 other regulations
Regulations
1 issued under this section
(a) General rule Original issue discount on any tax-exempt obligation shall be treated as accruing—
(1) for purposes of section 163, in the manner provided by section 1272(a) (determined without regard to paragraph (7) thereof), and
(2) for purposes of determining the adjusted basis of the holder, in the manner provided by section 1272(a) (determined with regard to paragraph (7) thereof).
(b) Definitions and special rules For purposes of this section—
(1) Original issue discount

The term “original issue discount” has the meaning given to such term by section 1273(a) without regard to paragraph (3) thereof. In applying section 483 or 1274, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, appropriate adjustments shall be made to the applicable Federal rate to take into account the tax exemption for interest on the obligation.

(2) Tax-exempt obligation

The term “tax-exempt obligation” has the meaning given to such term by section 1275(a)(3).

(3) Short-term obligations

In applying this section to obligations with maturity of 1 year or less, rules similar to the rules of section 1283(b) shall apply.

(Added Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title I, § 41(a), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 553; amended Pub. L. 100–647, title I, § 1006(u)(3), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3427.)

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Regulations under this section

Treasury regulations (26 CFR) issued under § 1288

Cross-references

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This section cites 6 other sections

Cited by 1 Code section

Cited in 3 regulations not issued under it

Amendment history

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  1. Amended by Pub. L. 100–647Parts changed in 1988: (a)
  2. Added by Pub. L. 98–369

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle A Income Taxes
  2. Chapter 1 NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES
  3. Subchapter P Capital Gains and Losses
  4. Part V SPECIAL RULES FOR BONDS AND OTHER DEBT INSTRUMENTS
  5. Subpart D Miscellaneous Provisions

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Official notes

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Editorial Notes

Amendments

1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–647 substituted “paragraph (7)” for “paragraph (6)” in pars. (1) and (2).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–647 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the provision of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99–514, to which such amendment relates, see section 1019(a) of Pub. L. 100–647, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

Effective Date

Section applicable to taxable years ending after July 18, 1984, and applicable to obligations issued after Sept. 3, 1982, and acquired after Mar. 1, 1984, see section 44 of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 1271 of this title.