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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 6034. Returns by certain trusts

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. § 6034

At a glance

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

Status
In force
Enacted
December 30, 1969 by Pub. L. 91–172
Last amended
August 17, 2006 by Pub. L. 109–280
Amendments
4 dated changes in the source credit
Length
2 subsections · 323 words · about 1 min to read
Cross-references
cites 2; cited by 2 Code sections and 4 other regulations
Regulations
2 issued under this section
(a) Split-interest trusts

Every trust described in section 4947(a)(2) shall furnish such information with respect to the taxable year as the Secretary may by forms or regulations require.

(b) Trusts claiming certain charitable deductions
(1) In general Every trust not required to file a return under subsection (a) but claiming a deduction under section 642(c) for the taxable year shall furnish such information with respect to such taxable year as the Secretary may by forms or regulations prescribe, including—
(A) the amount of the deduction taken under section 642(c) within such year,
(B) the amount paid out within such year which represents amounts for which deductions under section 642(c) have been taken in prior years,
(C) the amount for which such deductions have been taken in prior years but which has not been paid out at the beginning of such year,
(D) the amount paid out of principal in the current and prior years for the purposes described in section 642(c),
(E) the total income of the trust within such year and the expenses attributable thereto, and
(F) a balance sheet showing the assets, liabilities, and net worth of the trust as of the beginning of such year.
(2) Exceptions Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a trust for any taxable year if—
(A) all the net income for such year, determined under the applicable principles of the law of trusts, is required to be distributed currently to the beneficiaries, or
(B) the trust is described in section 4947(a)(1).

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 742; Pub. L. 91–172, title I, § 101(j)(32)–(34), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 529; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 96–603, § 1(d)(1), Dec. 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 3504; Pub. L. 99–514, title XV, § 1501(d)(1)(C), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2740; Pub. L. 109–280, title XII, § 1201(b)(1), Aug. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 1064.)

Regulations under this section

Treasury regulations (26 CFR) issued under § 6034

Cross-references

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

This section cites 2 other sections

Cited by 2 Code sections

Cited in 4 regulations not issued under it

Amendment history

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

  1. Amended by Pub. L. 109–280
  2. Amended by Pub. L. 99–514Parts changed in 1986: (c)
  3. Amended by Pub. L. 96–603Parts changed in 1980: (a) (b)
  4. Amended by Pub. L. 94–455Parts changed in 1976: (a)
  5. Enacted by Pub. L. 91–172Parts changed in 1969: (a) (c)

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle F Procedure and Administration
  2. Chapter 61 INFORMATION AND RETURNS
  3. Subchapter A Returns and Records
  4. Part III INFORMATION RETURNS
  5. Subpart A Information Concerning Persons Subject to Special Provisions

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Official notes

Show the Law Revision Counsel's notes (amendments, effective dates)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2006—Pub. L. 109–280, which directed the general amendment of section 6034 without specifying the act to be amended, was executed to this section, which is section 6034 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Prior to amendment, this section consisted of subsecs. (a) to (c) stating a general rule requiring certain trusts to furnish information as the Secretary may by forms and regulations prescribe, allowing for exceptions to the rule, and providing a cross reference relating to penalties for failure to file a return.

1986—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–514 substituted “section 6652(c)” for “section 6652(d)”.

1980—Pub. L. 96–603, § 1(d)(1)(D), substituted “section 4947(a)(2)” for “section 4947(a)” in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–603, § 1(d)(1)(A), substituted “section 4947(a)(2)” for “section 4947(a)”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–603, § 1(d)(1)(B), (C), substituted in heading “Exceptions” for “Exception” and in text inserted provision that this section not apply in the case of a trust described in section 4947(a)(1).

1976—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary”.

1969—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–172, § 101(j)(32), (33), inserted, in section catchline and in subsec. (a), reference to trusts described in section 4947(a), and, in par. (1), struck out provisions requiring the separate showing of the amount of deduction paid out, and the amount permanently set aside for charitable, etc., purposes.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 91–172, § 101(j)(34), added subsec. (c).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2006 Amendment

Pub. L. 109–280, title XII, § 1201(c)(2), Aug. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 1066, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (b) [amending this section and sections 6104 and 6652 of this title] shall apply to returns for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2006.”

Effective Date of 1986 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to returns the due date for which (determined without regard to extensions) is after Dec. 31, 1986, see section 1501(e) of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6721 of this title.

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–603 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1980, see section 1(f) of Pub. L. 96–603, set out as a note under section 6033 of this title.

Effective Date of 1969 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 91–172 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1969, see section 101(k)(2)(B) of Pub. L. 91–172, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4940 of this title.