26 U.S.C. § 6303

Current through P.L. 118-47 (published on www.congress.gov on 03/23/2024)

Section 6303 - Notice and demand for tax

(a) General rule

Where it is not otherwise provided by this title, the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable, and within 60 days, after the making of an assessment of a tax pursuant to section 6203, give notice to each person liable for the unpaid tax, stating the amount and demanding payment thereof. Such notice shall be left at the dwelling or usual place of business of such person, or shall be sent by mail to such person's last known address.

(b) Assessment prior to last date for payment

Except where the Secretary believes collection would be jeopardized by delay, if any tax is assessed prior to the last date prescribed for payment of such tax, payment of such tax shall not be demanded under subsection (a) until after such date.

26 U.S.C. § 6303

Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 775; Pub. L. 94-455, title XIX, §1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS1976- Pub. L. 94-455 struck out "or his delegate" after "Secretary" wherever appearing.

Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate.

person

The term "person" shall be construed to mean and include an individual, a trust, estate, partnership, association, company or corporation.