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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 6114. Treaty-based return positions

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. § 6114

At a glance

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

Status
In force
Added
November 10, 1988 by Pub. L. 100–647
Last amended
November 5, 1990 by Pub. L. 101–508
Amendments
1 dated changes in the source credit
Length
2 subsections · 148 words · about 1 min to read
(a) In general Each taxpayer who, with respect to any tax imposed by this title, takes the position that a treaty of the United States overrules (or otherwise modifies) an internal revenue law of the United States shall disclose (in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe) such position—
(1) on the return of tax for such tax (or any statement attached to such return), or
(2) if no return of tax is required to be filed, in such form as the Secretary may prescribe.
(b) Waiver authority

The Secretary may waive the requirements of subsection (a) with respect to classes of cases for which the Secretary determines that the waiver will not impede the assessment and collection of tax.

(Added Pub. L. 100–647, title I, § 1012(aa)(5)(A), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3532; amended Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, § 11702(c), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–514.)

Regulations under this section

Treasury regulations (26 CFR) issued under § 6114

Cross-references

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

Cited by 1 Code section

Cited in 6 regulations not issued under it

Amendment history

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

  1. Amended by Pub. L. 101–508Parts changed in 1990: (b)
  2. Added by Pub. L. 100–647

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle F Procedure and Administration
  2. Chapter 61 INFORMATION AND RETURNS
  3. Subchapter B Miscellaneous Provisions

Nearby sections

Official notes

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

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 6114 was renumbered 6116 of this title.

Amendments

1990—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–508 struck out “by regulations” before “waive the requirements”.

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 101–508 effective as if included in the provision of the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100–647, to which such amendment relates, see section 11702(j) of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 59 of this title.

Effective Date

Pub. L. 100–647, title I, § 1012(aa)(5)(D), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3533, provided that: “The amendments made by this paragraph [enacting this section and section 6712 of this title and renumbering former section 6114 as section 6115 of this title] shall apply to taxable periods the due date for filing returns for which (without extension) occurs after December 31, 1988.”