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26 U.S.C. § 275 — Certain taxes

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26 U.S.C. § 275 — Certain taxes

**(a) General rule** No deduction shall be allowed for the following taxes: (1) Federal income taxes, including— (A) the tax imposed by section 3101 (relating to the tax on employees under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act); (B) the taxes imposed by sections 3201 and 3211 (relating to the taxes on railroad employees and railroad employee representatives); and (C) the tax withheld at source on wages under section 3402. (2) Federal war profits and excess profits taxes. (3) Estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, and gift taxes. (4) Income, war profits, and excess profits taxes imposed by the authority of any foreign country or possession of the United States if the taxpayer chooses to take to any extent the benefits of section 901. (5) Taxes on real property, to the extent that section 164(d) requires such taxes to be treated as imposed on another taxpayer. (6) Taxes imposed by chapters 37, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50A, and 54. Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxes to the extent such taxes are allowable as a deduction under section 164(f). **(b) Cross reference** For disallowance of certain other taxes, see section 164(c).

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**(a) General rule** No deduction shall be allowed for the following taxes: (1) Federal income taxes, including— (A) the tax imposed by section 3101 (relating to the tax on employees under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act); (B) the taxes imposed by sections 3201 and 3211 (relating to the taxes on railroad employees and railroad employee representatives); and (C) the tax withheld at source on wages under section 3402. (2) Federal war profits and excess profits taxes. (3) Estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, and gift taxes. (4) Income, war profits, and excess profits taxes imposed by the authority of any foreign country or possession of the United States if the taxpayer chooses to take to any extent the benefits of section 901. (5) Taxes on real property, to the extent that section 164(d) requires such taxes to be treated as imposed on another taxpayer. (6) Taxes imposed by chapters 37, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50A, and 54. Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxes to the extent such taxes are allowable as a deduction under section 164(f). **(b) Cross reference** For disallowance of certain other taxes, see section 164(c).

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26 U.S.C. § 56 — Adjustments in computing alternative minimum taxable income

**(a) Adjustments applicable to all taxpayers** In determining the amount of the alternative minimum taxable income for any taxable year the following treatment shall apply (in lieu of the treatment applicable for purposes of computing the regular tax): (1) **Depreciation** (A) *In general* (i) *Property other than certain personal property* — Except as provided in clause (ii), the depreciation deduction allowable under section 167 with respect to any tangible property placed in service after December 31, 1986, shall be determined under the alternative system of section 168(g). In the case of property placed in service after December 31, 1998, the preceding sentence shall not apply but clause (ii) shall continue to apply. (ii) *150-percent declining balance method for certain property* — The method of depreciation used shall be— (I) the 150 percent declining balance method, (II) switching to the straight line method for the 1st taxable year for which using the straight line method with respect to the adjusted basis as of the beginning of the year will yield a higher allowance. The preceding sentence shall not apply to any section 1250 property (as defined in section 1250(c)) (and the straight line method shall be used for such section 1250 property) or to any other property if the depreciation deduction determined under section 168 with respect to such other property for purposes of the regular tax is determined by using the straight line method. (B) *Exception for certain property* — This paragraph shall not apply to property described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of section 168(f), or in section 168(e)(3)(C)(iv). (C) *Coordination with transitional rules* (i) *In general* — This paragraph shall not apply to property pla

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26 U.S.C. § 4501 — Repurchase of corporate stock

**(a) General rule** There is hereby imposed on each covered corporation a tax equal to 1 percent of the fair market value of any stock of the corporation which is repurchased by such corporation during the taxable year. **(b) Covered corporation** For purposes of this section, the term “covered corporation” means any domestic corporation the stock of which is traded on an established securities market (within the meaning of section 7704(b)(1)). **(c) Repurchase** For purposes of this section— (1) **In general** — The term “repurchase” means— (A) a redemption within the meaning of section 317(b) with regard to the stock of a covered corporation, and (B) any transaction determined by the Secretary to be economically similar to a transaction described in subparagraph (A). (2) **Treatment of purchases by specified affiliates** (A) *In general* — The acquisition of stock of a covered corporation by a specified affiliate of such covered corporation, from a person who is not the covered corporation or a specified affiliate of such covered corporation, shall be treated as a repurchase of the stock of the covered corporation by such covered corporation. (B) *Specified affiliate* — For purposes of this section, the term “specified affiliate” means, with respect to any corporation— (i) any corporation more than 50 percent of the stock of which is owned (by vote or by value), directly or indirectly, by such corporation, and (ii) any partnership more than 50 percent of the capital interests or profits interests of which is held, directly or indirectly, by such corporation. (3) **Adjustment** — The amount taken into account under subsection (a) with respect to any stock repurchased by a covered corporation shall be reduced by the fair market value of any s

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26 U.S.C. § 859 — Adoption of annual accounting period

**(a) General rule** For purposes of this subtitle— (1) a real estate investment trust shall not change to any accounting period other than the calendar year, and (2) a corporation, trust, or association may not elect to be a real estate investment trust for any taxable year beginning after October 4, 1976, unless its accounting period is the calendar year. Paragraph (2) shall not apply to a corporation, trust, or association which was considered to be a real estate investment trust for any taxable year beginning on or before October 4, 1976. **(b) Change of accounting period without approval** Notwithstanding section 442, an entity which has not engaged in any active trade or business may change its accounting period to a calendar year without the approval of the Secretary if such change is in connection with an election under section 856(c).

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26 U.S.C. § 1 — Tax imposed

**(a) Married individuals filing joint returns and surviving spouses** There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of— (1) every married individual (as defined in section 7703) who makes a single return jointly with his spouse under section 6013, and (2) every surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)), a tax determined in accordance with the following table: If taxable income is:The tax is: Not over $36,90015% of taxable income. Over $36,900 but not over $89,150$5,535, plus 28% of the excess over $36,900. Over $89,150 but not over $140,000$20,165, plus 31% of the excess over $89,150. Over $140,000 but not over $250,000$35,928.50, plus 36% of the excess over $140,000. Over $250,000$75,528.50, plus 39.6% of the excess over $250,000. **(b) Heads of households** There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of every head of a household (as defined in section 2(b)) a tax determined in accordance with the following table: If taxable income is:The tax is: Not over $29,60015% of taxable income. Over $29,600 but not over $76,400$4,440, plus 28% of the excess over $29,600. Over $76,400 but not over $127,500$17,544, plus 31% of the excess over $76,400. Over $127,500 but not over $250,000$33,385, plus 36% of the excess over $127,500. Over $250,000$77,485, plus 39.6% of the excess over $250,000. **(c) Unmarried individuals (other than surviving spouses and heads of households)** There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of every individual (other than a surviving spouse as defined in section 2(a) or the head of a household as defined in section 2(b)) who is not a married individual (as defined in section 7703) a tax determined in accordance with the following table: If taxable income is:The tax is: Not over $22,10015% of taxable income. Over $22,100 but not over $53,50

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26 U.S.C. § 856 — Definition of real estate investment trust

**(a) In general** For purposes of this title, the term “real estate investment trust” means a corporation, trust, or association— (1) which is managed by one or more trustees or directors; (2) the beneficial ownership of which is evidenced by transferable shares, or by transferable certificates of beneficial interest; (3) which (but for the provisions of this part) would be taxable as a domestic corporation; (4) which is neither (A) a financial institution referred to in section 582(c)(2), nor (B) an insurance company to which subchapter L applies; (5) the beneficial ownership of which is held by 100 or more persons; (6) subject to the provisions of subsection (k), which is not closely held (as determined under subsection (h)); and (7) which meets the requirements of subsection (c). **(b) Determination of status** The conditions described in paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, of subsection (a) must be met during the entire taxable year, and the condition described in paragraph (5) must exist during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months, or during a proportionate part of a taxable year of less than 12 months. **(c) Limitations** A corporation, trust, or association shall not be considered a real estate investment trust for any taxable year unless— (1) it files with its return for the taxable year an election to be a real estate investment trust or has made such election for a previous taxable year, and such election has not been terminated or revoked under subsection (g); (2) at least 95 percent (90 percent for taxable years beginning before January 1, 1980) of its gross income (excluding gross income from prohibited transactions) is derived from— (A) dividends; (B) interest; (C) rents from real property; (D) gain from the sale or other

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26 U.S.C. § 501 — Exemption from tax on corporations, certain trusts, etc.

**(a) Exemption from taxation** An organization described in subsection (c) or (d) or section 401(a) shall be exempt from taxation under this subtitle unless such exemption is denied under section 502 or 503. **(b) Tax on unrelated business income and certain other activities** An organization exempt from taxation under subsection (a) shall be subject to tax to the extent provided in parts II, III, and VI of this subchapter, but (notwithstanding parts II, III, and VI of this subchapter) shall be considered an organization exempt from income taxes for the purpose of any law which refers to organizations exempt from income taxes. **(c) List of exempt organizations** The following organizations are referred to in subsection (a): (1) Any corporation organized under Act of Congress which is an instrumentality of the United States but only if such corporation— (A) is exempt from Federal income taxes— (i) under such Act as amended and supplemented before July 18, 1984, or (ii) under this title without regard to any provision of law which is not contained in this title and which is not contained in a revenue Act, or (B) is described in subsection (l). (2) Corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of holding title to property, collecting income therefrom, and turning over the entire amount thereof, less expenses, to an organization which itself is exempt under this section. Rules similar to the rules of subparagraph (G) of paragraph (25) shall apply for purposes of this paragraph. (3) Corporations, and any community chest, fund, or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or educational purposes, or to foster national or international amateur sports competition (but only

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26 U.S.C. § 26 — Limitation based on tax liability; definition of tax liability

**(a) Limitation based on amount of tax** The aggregate amount of credits allowed by this subpart for the taxable year shall not exceed the sum of— (1) the taxpayer’s regular tax liability for the taxable year reduced by the foreign tax credit allowable under section 27, and (2) the tax imposed by section 55(a) for the taxable year. **(b) Regular tax liability** For purposes of this part— (1) **In general** — The term “regular tax liability” means the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year. (2) **Exception for certain taxes** — For purposes of paragraph (1), any tax imposed by any of the following provisions shall not be treated as tax imposed by this chapter: (A) section 55 (relating to minimum tax), (B) section 59A (relating to base erosion and anti-abuse tax), (C) subsection (m)(5)(B), (q), (t), or (v) of section 72 (relating to additional taxes on certain distributions), (D) section 143(m) (relating to recapture of proration of Federal subsidy from use of mortgage bonds and mortgage credit certificates), (E) section 530(d)(4) (relating to additional tax on certain distributions from Coverdell education savings accounts), (F) section 531 (relating to accumulated earnings tax), (G) section 541 (relating to personal holding company tax), (H) section 1351(d)(1) (relating to recoveries of foreign expropriation losses), (I) section 1374 (relating to tax on certain built-in gains of S corporations), (J) section 1375 (relating to tax imposed when passive investment income of corporation having subchapter C earnings and profits exceeds 25 percent of gross receipts), (K) subparagraph (A) of section 7518(g)(6) (relating to nonqualified withdrawals from capital construction funds taxed at highest marginal rate), (L) sections 87

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26 U.S.C. § 5881 — Greenmail

**(a) Imposition of tax** There is hereby imposed on any person who receives greenmail a tax equal to 50 percent of gain or other income of such person by reason of such receipt. **(b) Greenmail** For purposes of this section, the term “greenmail” means any consideration transferred by a corporation (or any person acting in concert with such corporation) to directly or indirectly acquire stock of such corporation from any shareholder if— (1) such shareholder held such stock (as determined under section 1223) for less than 2 years before entering into the agreement to make the transfer, (2) at some time during the 2-year period ending on the date of such acquisition— (A) such shareholder, (B) any person acting in concert with such shareholder, or (C) any person who is related to such shareholder or person described in subparagraph (B), made or threatened to make a public tender offer for stock of such corporation, and (3) such acquisition is pursuant to an offer which was not made on the same terms to all shareholders. For purposes of the preceding sentence, payments made in connection with, or in transactions related to, an acquisition shall be treated as paid in such acquisition. **(c) Other definitions** For purposes of this section— (1) **Public tender offer** — The term “public tender offer” means any offer to purchase or otherwise acquire stock or assets in a corporation if such offer was or would be required to be filed or registered with any Federal or State agency regulating securities. (2) **Related person** — A person is related to another person if the relationship between such persons would result in the disallowance of losses under section 267 or 707(b). **(d) Tax applies whether or not amount recognized** The tax imposed by this section

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26 U.S.C. § 410 — Minimum participation standards

**(a) Participation** (1) **Minimum age and service conditions** (A) *General rule* — A trust shall not constitute a qualified trust under section 401(a) if the plan of which it is a part requires, as a condition of participation in the plan, that an employee complete a period of service with the employer or employers maintaining the plan extending beyond the later of the following dates— (i) the date on which the employee attains the age of 21; or (ii) the date on which he completes 1 year of service. (B) *Special rules for certain plans* (i) In the case of any plan which provides that after not more than 2 years of service each participant has a right to 100 percent of his accrued benefit under the plan which is nonforfeitable (within the meaning of section 411) at the time such benefit accrues, clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting “2 years of service” for “1 year of service”. (ii) In the case of any plan maintained exclusively for employees of an educational institution (as defined in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)) by an employer which is exempt from tax under section 501(a) which provides that each participant having at least 1 year of service has a right to 100 percent of his accrued benefit under the plan which is nonforfeitable (within the meaning of section 411) at the time such benefit accrues, clause (i) of subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting “26” for “21”. This clause shall not apply to any plan to which clause (i) applies. (2) **Maximum age conditions** — A trust shall not constitute a qualified trust under section 401(a) if the plan of which it is a part excludes from participation (on the basis of age) employees who have attained a specified age. (3) **Definition of year of service** (A)

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26 U.S.C. § 1401 — Rate of tax

**(a) Old-age, survivors, and disability insurance** In addition to other taxes, there shall be imposed for each taxable year, on the self-employment income of every individual, a tax equal to 12.4 percent of the amount of the self-employment income for such taxable year. **(b) Hospital insurance** (1) **In general** — In addition to the tax imposed by the preceding subsection, there shall be imposed for each taxable year, on the self-employment income of every individual, a tax equal to 2.9 percent of the amount of the self-employment income for such taxable year. (2) **Additional tax** (A) *In general* — In addition to the tax imposed by paragraph (1) and the preceding subsection, there is hereby imposed on every taxpayer (other than a corporation, estate, or trust) for each taxable year beginning after December 31, 2012, a tax equal to 0.9 percent of the self-employment income for such taxable year which is in excess of— (i) in the case of a joint return, $250,000, (ii) in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return, ½ of the dollar amount determined under clause (i), and (iii) in any other case, $200,000. (B) *Coordination with FICA* — The amounts under clause (i), (ii), or (iii) (whichever is applicable) of subparagraph (A) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount of wages taken into account in determining the tax imposed under section 3121(b)(2) with respect to the taxpayer. **(c) Relief from taxes in cases covered by certain international agreements** During any period in which there is in effect an agreement entered into pursuant to section 233 of the Social Security Act with any foreign country, the self-employment income of an individual shall be exempt from the taxes imposed by this

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