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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 7101. Form of bonds

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. § 7101

At a glance

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

Status
In force
Enacted
June 6, 1972 by Pub. L. 92–310
Last amended
September 13, 1982 by Pub. L. 97–258
Amendments
2 dated changes in the source credit
Length
2 subsections · 148 words · about 1 min to read
Whenever, pursuant to the provisions of this title (other than section 7485), or rules or regulations prescribed under authority of this title, a person is required to furnish a bond or security—
(1) General rule

Such bond or security shall be in such form and with such surety or sureties as may be prescribed by regulations issued by the Secretary.

(2) United States bonds and notes in lieu of surety bonds

The person required to furnish such bond or security may, in lieu thereof, deposit bonds or notes of the United States as provided in section 9303 of title 31, United States Code.

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 847; Pub. L. 92–310, title II, § 230(b), June 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 209; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 97–258, § 3(f)(11), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1065.)

Regulations under this section

Treasury regulations (26 CFR) issued under § 7101

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 14 regulations not issued under it

Amendment history

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

  1. Amended by Pub. L. 97–258
  2. Amended by Pub. L. 94–455
  3. Enacted by Pub. L. 92–310

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle F Procedure and Administration
  2. Chapter 73 BONDS

Nearby sections

Official notes

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Editorial Notes

Amendments

1982—Par. (2). Pub. L. 97–258 substituted “section 9303 of title 31, United States Code” for “6 U.S.C. 15”.

1976—Par. (2). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary”.

1972—Pub. L. 92–310 struck out reference to section 6803(a)(1).