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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 7517. Furnishing on request of statement explaining estate or gift valuation

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. § 7517

At a glance

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Status
In force
Added
October 4, 1976 by Pub. L. 94–455
Length
3 subsections · 230 words · about 1 min to read
(a) General rule

If the Secretary makes a determination or a proposed determination of the value of an item of property for purposes of the tax imposed under chapter 11, 12, or 13, he shall furnish, on the written request of the executor, donor, or the person required to make the return of the tax imposed by chapter 13 (as the case may be), to such executor, donor, or person a written statement containing the material required by subsection (b). Such statement shall be furnished not later than 45 days after the later of the date of such request or the date of such determination or proposed determination.

(b) Contents of statement A statement required to be furnished under subsection (a) with respect to the value of an item of property shall—
(1) explain the basis on which the valuation was determined or proposed,
(2) set forth any computation used in arriving at such value, and
(3) contain a copy of any expert appraisal made by or for the Secretary.
(c) Effect of statement

Except to the extent otherwise provided by law, the value determined or proposed by the Secretary with respect to which a statement is furnished under this section, and the method used in arriving at such value, shall not be binding on the Secretary.

(Added Pub. L. 94–455, title XX, § 2008(a)(1), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1891.)

Regulations under this section

Treasury regulations (26 CFR) issued under § 7517

Cross-references

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

Cited by 2 Code sections

Amendment history

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

  1. Added by Pub. L. 94–455

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle F Procedure and Administration
  2. Chapter 77 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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Official notes

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Effective Date

Pub. L. 94–455, title XX, § 2008(d)(1), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1892, as amended by Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095, provided that:

“The amendments made by subsection (a) [enacting this section and amending sections 2031 and 2512 of this title]—
“(A) insofar as they relate to the tax imposed under chapter 11 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [formerly I.R.C. 1954, section 2001 et seq. of this title], shall apply to the estates of decedents dying after December 31, 1976, and
“(B) insofar as they relate to the tax imposed under chapter 12 of such Code [section 2501 et seq. of this title], shall apply to gifts made after December 31, 1976.”