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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 7655. 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. § 7655

At a glance

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

Status
In force
Enacted
September 2, 1958 by Pub. L. 85–859
Last amended
November 5, 1990 by Pub. L. 101–508
Amendments
4 dated changes in the source credit
Length
2 subsections · 150 words · about 1 min to read
Cross-references
cites 2; cited by 0 Code sections and 0 other regulations
(a) Imposition of tax in possessions For provisions imposing tax in possessions, see—
(1) Chapter 2, relating to self-employment tax;
(2) Chapter 21, relating to the tax under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.
(b) Other provisions For other provisions relating to possessions of the United States, see—
(1) Section 931, relating to income tax on residents of Guam, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands;
(2) Section 933, relating to income tax on residents of Puerto Rico.

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 909; Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 204(19), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1430; Pub. L. 91–513, title III, § 1102(k), Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1293; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1904(b)(6)(B), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1815; Pub. L. 99–514, title XII, § 1272(d)(11), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2594; Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, § 11801(c)(22)(E), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–528.)

Cross-references

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

This section cites 2 other sections

Amendment history

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

  1. Amended by Pub. L. 101–508Parts changed in 1990: (a)(2) (b)(2)
  2. Amended by Pub. L. 99–514Parts changed in 1986: (b)
  3. Amended by Pub. L. 94–455Parts changed in 1976: (a)(3)
  4. Amended by Pub. L. 91–513Parts changed in 1970: (a)(3)
  5. Enacted by Pub. L. 85–859Parts changed in 1958: (a)(5)

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle F Procedure and Administration
  2. Chapter 78 DISCOVERY OF LIABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT OF TITLE
  3. Subchapter D Possessions

Nearby sections

Official notes

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

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Federal Insurance Contributions Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, §§ 3101, 3102, 3111, 3112, 3121 to 3128, 68A Stat. 415, which is classified generally to chapter 21 (§ 3101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 3128 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

1990—Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11801(c)(22)(E)(i), substituted period for semicolon at end of par. (2) and struck out par. (3) which cross-referenced former chapter 37 relating to tax on sugar.

Subsec. (b)(2), (3). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11801(c)(22)(E)(ii), substituted period for semicolon at end of par. (2) and struck out par. (3) which cross-referenced former section 6418(b) relating to the exportation of sugar to Puerto Rico.

1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–514 added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as (2) and (3), respectively.

1976—Subsec. (a)(3), (5). Pub. L. 94–455 substituted “Chapter 37” for “Subchapter A of chapter 37” in par. (5) and redesignated par. (5) as (3).

1970—Subsec. (a)(3), (4). Pub. L. 91–513 struck out pars. (3) and (4) relating to taxes in respect of narcotic drugs and taxes in respect of marihuana, respectively, and making references to parts I and III of subchapter A of chapter 39 and to parts II and III of subchapter A of chapter 39, respectively.

1958—Subsec. (a)(5), (6). Pub. L. 85–859 redesignated par. (6) as (5) and struck out former par. (5) which contained a cross reference to chapter 51 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1986 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1986, with certain exceptions and qualifications, see section 1277 of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as a note under section 931 of this title.

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 91–513 effective on first day of seventh calendar month that begins after Oct. 26, 1970, see section 1105(a) of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as an Effective Date note under section 951 of Title 21, Food and Drugs.

Effective Date of 1958 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 85–859 effective Sept. 3, 1958, see section 210(a)(1) of Pub. L. 85–859, set out as an Effective Date note under section 5001 of this title.

Savings Provision

For provisions that nothing in amendment by Pub. L. 101–508 be construed to affect treatment of certain transactions occurring, property acquired, or items of income, loss, deduction, or credit taken into account prior to Nov. 5, 1990, for purposes of determining liability for tax for periods ending after Nov. 5, 1990, see section 11821(b) of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 45K of this title.

Prosecutions for any violation of law occurring, and civil seizures or forfeitures and injunctive proceedings commenced, prior to the effective date of amendment of this section by section 1102 of Pub. L. 91–513 not to be affected or abated by reason thereof, see section 1103 of Pub. L. 91–513, set out as a note under sections 171 to 174 of Title 21, Food and Drugs.