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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 6050A. Reporting requirements of certain fishing boat operators

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. § 6050A

At a glance

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

Status
In force
Added
October 4, 1976 by Pub. L. 94–455
Last amended
August 20, 1996 by Pub. L. 104–188
Amendments
2 dated changes in the source credit
Length
2 subsections · 279 words · about 1 min to read
Cross-references
cites 1; cited by 2 Code sections and 5 other regulations
Regulations
2 issued under this section
(a) Reports The operator of a boat on which one or more individuals, during a calendar year, perform services described in section 3121(b)(20) shall submit to the Secretary (at such time, and in such manner and form, as the Secretary shall by regulations prescribe) information respecting—
(1) the identity of each individual performing such services;
(2) the percentage of each such individual’s share of the catches of fish or other forms of aquatic animal life, and the percentage of the operator’s share of such catches;
(3) if such individual receives his share in kind, the type and weight of such share, together with such other information as the Secretary may prescribe by regulations reasonably necessary to determine the value of such share;
(4) if such individual receives a share of the proceeds of such catches, the amount so received; and
(5) any cash remuneration described in section 3121(b)(20)(A).
(b) Written statement

Every person required to make a return under subsection (a) shall furnish to each person whose name is required to be set forth in such return a written statement showing the information relating to such person required to be contained in such return. The written statement required under the preceding sentence shall be furnished to the person on or before January 31 of the year following the calendar year for which the return under subsection (a) was required to be made.

(Added Pub. L. 94–455, title XII, § 1207(e)(3)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1707; amended Pub. L. 99–514, title XV, § 1501(c)(6), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2737; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, § 1116(a)(1)(C), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1762.)

Regulations under this section

Treasury regulations (26 CFR) issued under § 6050A

Cross-references

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

This section cites 1 other section

Cited by 2 Code sections

Cited in 5 regulations not issued under it

Amendment history

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

  1. Amended by Pub. L. 104–188Parts changed in 1996: (a)(5)
  2. Amended by Pub. L. 99–514Parts changed in 1986: (b)
  3. Added by Pub. L. 94–455

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 B Information Concerning Transactions With Other Persons

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Official notes

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

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1996—Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 104–188 added par. (5).

1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–514 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “Every person making a return under subsection (a) shall furnish to each person whose name is set forth in such return a written statement showing the information relating to such person contained in such return. The written statement required under the preceding sentence shall be furnished to the person on or before January 31 of the year following the calendar year for which the return under subsection (a) was made.”

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendments by Pub. L. 104–188 applicable to remuneration paid after Dec. 31, 1996, see section 1116(a)(3)(B) of Pub. L. 104–188, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.

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

Section effective for calendar years beginning after Oct. 4, 1976, see section 1207(f)(4)(A) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.