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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 6903. Notice of fiduciary relationship

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. § 6903

At a glance

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Status
In force
Enacted
October 4, 1976 by Pub. L. 94–455
Length
2 subsections · 116 words · about 1 min to read
(a) Rights and obligations of fiduciary

Upon notice to the Secretary that any person is acting for another person in a fiduciary capacity, such fiduciary shall assume the powers, rights, duties, and privileges of such other person in respect of a tax imposed by this title (except as otherwise specifically provided and except that the tax shall be collected from the estate of such other person), until notice is given that the fiduciary capacity has terminated.

(b) Manner of notice

Notice under this section shall be given in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 843; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)

Regulations under this section

Treasury regulations (26 CFR) issued under § 6903

Cross-references

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

Cited by 1 Code section

Cited in 3 regulations not issued under it

Amendment history

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  1. Enacted by Pub. L. 94–455

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle F Procedure and Administration
  2. Chapter 71 TRANSFEREES AND FIDUCIARIES

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Official notes

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Editorial Notes

Amendments

1976—Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.