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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 1399. No separate taxable entities for partnerships, corporations, etc.

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. § 1399

At a glance

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Status
In force
Added
December 24, 1980 by Pub. L. 96–589
Length
42 words · about 1 min to read

Except in any case to which section 1398 applies, no separate taxable entity shall result from the commencement of a case under title 11 of the United States Code.

(Added Pub. L. 96–589, § 3(a)(1), Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3400.)

Cross-references

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

This section cites 1 other section

Amendment history

From the source credit and the official notes, newest first.

  1. Added by Pub. L. 96–589

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle A Income Taxes
  2. Chapter 1 NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES
  3. Subchapter V Title 11 Cases

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