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26 U.S.C. § 6707

Title 26 Chapter 68 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 6707. Failure to furnish information regarding reportable transactions

  • (a) If a person who is required to file a return under section 6111(a) with respect to any reportable transaction—
    • (1) fails to file such return on or before the date prescribed therefor, or
    • (2) files false or incomplete information with the Secretary with respect to such transaction,
  • (b)
    • (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the penalty imposed under subsection (a) with respect to any failure shall be $50,000.
    • (2) The penalty imposed under subsection (a) with respect to any listed transaction shall be an amount equal to the greater of—
      • (A) $200,000, or
      • (B) 50 percent of the gross income derived by such person with respect to aid, assistance, or advice which is provided with respect to the listed transaction before the date the return is filed under section 6111.
  • (c) The provisions of section 6707A(d) (relating to authority of Commissioner to rescind penalty) shall apply to any penalty imposed under this section.
  • (d) For purposes of this section, the terms “reportable transaction” and “listed transaction” have the respective meanings given to such terms by section 6707A(c).

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