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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 4404. Territorial extent

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. § 4404

At a glance

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

Status
In force
Length
2 subsections · 71 words · about 1 min to read
The tax imposed by this subchapter shall apply only to wagers
(1) accepted in the United States, or
(2) placed by a person who is in the United States
(A) with a person who is a citizen or resident of the United States, or
(B) in a wagering pool or lottery conducted by a person who is a citizen or resident of the United States.

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 525.)

Regulations under this section

Treasury regulations (26 CFR) issued under § 4404

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle D Miscellaneous Excise Taxes
  2. Chapter 35 TAXES ON WAGERING
  3. Subchapter A Tax on Wagers

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