26 U.S.C. · Internal Revenue Code
26 U.S.C. § 7401

Authorization

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26 U.S.C. § 7401 — Authorization

U.S.C. Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 26 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration CHAPTER 76 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Subchapter A - Civil Actions by the United States Sec. 7401 - Authorization From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§7401. Authorization

No civil action for the collection or recovery of taxes, or of any fine, penalty, or forfeiture, shall be commenced unless the Secretary authorizes or sanctions the proceedings and the Attorney General or his delegate directs that the action be commenced.

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 873; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments 1976—Pub. L. 94–455 struck out "or his delegate" after "Secretary".

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