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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 6344. Cross references

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. § 6344

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
July 22, 1998 by Pub. L. 105–206
Amendments
5 dated changes in the source credit
Length
3 subsections · 186 words · about 1 min to read
Cross-references
cites 5; cited by 0 Code sections and 0 other regulations
(a) Length of period For period within which levy may be begun in case of—
(1) Income, estate, and gift taxes, and taxes imposed by chapter 41, 42, 43, or 44, see sections 6502(a) and 6503(a)(1).
(2) Employment and miscellaneous excise taxes, see section 6502(a).
(b) Delinquent collection officers

For distraint proceedings against delinquent internal revenue officers, see section 7804(c).

(c) Other references For provisions relating to—
(1) Stamps, marks and brands, see section 6807.
(2) Administration of real estate acquired by the United States, see section 7506.

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 789; Pub. L. 91–172, title I, § 101(j)(45), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 531; Pub. L. 93–406, title II, § 1016(a)(13), Sept. 2, 1974, 88 Stat. 930; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIII, § 1307(d)(2)(F)(v), title XVI, § 1605(b)(8), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1728, 1755; Pub. L. 96–223, title I, § 101(f)(1)(I), Apr. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 252; Pub. L. 100–418, title I, § 1941(b)(2)(B)(ix), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1323; Pub. L. 105–206, title I, § 1104(b)(1), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 710.)

Cross-references

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

This section cites 5 other sections

Amendment history

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

  1. Amended by Pub. L. 105–206Parts changed in 1998: (b)
  2. Amended by Pub. L. 100–418Parts changed in 1988: (a)(1)
  3. Amended by Pub. L. 96–223Parts changed in 1980: (a)(1)
  4. Amended by Pub. L. 94–455Parts changed in 1976: (a)(1)
  5. Amended by Pub. L. 93–406Parts changed in 1974: (a)(1)
  6. Enacted by Pub. L. 91–172Parts changed in 1969: (a)(1)

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle F Procedure and Administration
  2. Chapter 64 COLLECTION
  3. Subchapter D Seizure of Property for Collection of Taxes
  4. Part II LEVY

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Official notes

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

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–206 substituted “section 7804(c)” for “section 7803(d)”.

1988—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “or 44” for “44, or 45”.

1980—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 96–223 inserted reference to chapter 45.

1976—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 94–455 inserted reference to chapters 41 and 44.

1974—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 93–406 inserted reference to chapter 43.

1969—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 91–172 inserted reference to chapter 42.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–418 applicable to crude oil removed from the premises on or after Aug. 23, 1988, see section 1941(c) of Pub. L. 100–418, set out as a note under section 164 of this title.

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–223 applicable to periods after Feb. 29, 1980, see section 101(i) of Pub. L. 96–223, set out as a note under section 6161 of this title.

Effective Date of 1976 Amendment

Amendment by section 1307(d)(2)(F)(v) of Pub. L. 94–455 effective on and after Oct. 4, 1976, see section 1307(e) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as a note under section 501 of this title.

Effective Date of 1974 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 93–406 applicable, except as otherwise provided in section 1017(c) through (i) of Pub. L. 93–406, for plan years beginning after Sept. 2, 1974, but, in the case of plans in existence on Jan. 1, 1974, amendment by Pub. L. 93–406 applicable for plan years beginning after Dec. 31, 1975, see section 1017 of Pub. L. 93–406, set out as an Effective Date; Transitional Rules note under section 410 of this title.

Effective Date of 1969 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 91–172 effective Jan. 1, 1970, see section 101(k)(1) of Pub. L. 91–172, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4940 of this title.