Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the United States
Introduction
Most tax legislation begins in the House of Representatives. In the House, tax law changes are considered by the Ways and Means Committee. Federal tax law begins with the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), enacted by Congress in Title 26 of the United States Code (26 U.S.C.).
Generally speaking, compensation received as damages on account of personal injuries is not included in the victim’s gross income and therefore is not taxable.
Title 26 of the United States Code (26 U.S.C.)
SUBTITLE A – Income Taxes (§§ 1 to 1564)
SUBTITLE B – Estate and Gift Taxes (§§ 2001 to 2801)
SUBTITLE C – Employment Taxes (§§ 3101 to 3512)
SUBTITLE D – Miscellaneous Excise Taxes (§§ 4001.. to 5000C)
SUBTITLE E – Alcohol, Tobacco, and Certain Other Excise Taxes (§§ 5001 to 5891)
SUBTITLE F – Procedure and Administration (§§ 6001 to 7874)
SUBTITLE G – The Joint Committee on Taxation (§§ 8001 to 8023)
SUBTITLE H – Financing of Presidential Election Campaigns (§§ 9001 to 9042)
SUBTITLE I – Trust Fund Code (§§ 9500 to 9602)
SUBTITLE J – Coal Industry Health Benefits (§§ 9701 to 9722)
SUBTITLE K – Group Health Plan Requirements (§§ 9801 to 9834)
The Internal Revenue
Some tax statutes are found in several provisions of the United States Code.
Internal Revenue Code Provisions: Open and Free Legal Research of US Law
Federal Primary Materials
The U.S. federal government system consists of executive, legislative, and judicial branches, each of which creates information that can be the subject of legal research about Internal Revenue Code Provisions. This part provides references, in relation to Internal Revenue Code Provisions, to the legislative process, the federal judiciary, and the primary sources of federal law (cases, statutes, and regulations).
Federal primary materials about Internal Revenue Code Provisions by content types:
Laws and Regulations
US Constitution
Federal Statutory Codes and Legislation
Federal Case Law and Court Materials
U.S. Courts of Appeals
United States courts of appeals, inclouding bankruptcy courts and bankcruptcy appellate panels:
- Case law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island)
- Case law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (Connecticut, New York, Vermont)
- Case law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania)
- Case law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia)
- Case law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas)
- Case law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee)
- Case law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (Illinois, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin)
- Case law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota)
- Case law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Alaska, Arizona, California, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington)
- Case law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming)
- Case law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (Alabama, Florida, Georgia)
Federal Administrative Materials and Resources
Presidential Materials
Materials that emanate from the President’s lawmaking function include executive orders for officers in departments and agencies and proclamations for announcing ceremonial or commemorative policies. Presidential materials available include:
Executive Materials
Federal Legislative History Materials
Legislative history traces the legislative process of a particular bill (about Internal Revenue Code Provisions and other subjects) for the main purpose of determining the legislators’ intent behind the enactment of a law to explain or clarify ambiguities in the language or the perceived meaning of that law (about Internal Revenue Code Provisions or other topics), or locating the current status of a bill and monitoring its progress.
State Administrative Materials and Resources
State regulations are rules and procedures promulgated by state agencies (which may apply to Internal Revenue Code Provisions and other topics); they are a binding source of law. In addition to promulgating regulations, state administrative boards and agencies often have judicial or quasi-judicial authority and may issue administrative decisions affecting Internal Revenue Code Provisions. Finding these decisions can be challenging. In many cases, researchers about Internal Revenue Code Provisions should check state agency web sites for their regulations, decisions, forms, and other information of interest.
State rules and regulations are found in codes of regulations and administrative codes (official compilation of all rules and regulations, organized by subject matter). Search here:
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Alabama Administrative Code.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Alaska Administrative Code
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Arizona Administrative Code, Secretary of State's Office.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in Arkansas Administrative Rules, Secretary of State.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the California Code of Regulations
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Colorado Code of Regulations and the Online Register, Secretary of State.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Connecticut eRegulations System
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Delaware's Administrative Code
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the D.C. Municipal Regulations and D.C. Register
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Florida Administrative Code and Administrative Register, Department of State.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Administrative Rules, Lt. Governor of the State of Hawaii.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Idaho Administrative Code, Idaho Office of the Administrative Rules Coordinator.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Administrative Code, Illinois General Assembly, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Indiana Administrative Code.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Iowa Administrative Code (titles) and Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the PDF content of rules.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Kansas Administrative Regulations, Kansas Secretary of State (search also Internal Revenue Code Provisions here)
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Kentucky Administrative Regulations
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Louisiana Administrative Code, State of Louisiana, Division of Administration
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in Maine Rules by Department, the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), Division of State Documents
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR), the Massachusetts Court System
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in Michigan Administrative Code, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Office of Regulatory Reinvention
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Minnesota Administrative Code, Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Mississippi Administrative Code
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Missouri Code of State Regulations, Secretary of State.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Administrative Rules of Montana, Secretary of State.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Nebraska Rules and Regulations, Nebraska Secretary of State.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Nevada Administrative Code, Legislature Law Library
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the New Hampshire Administrative Rules, Office of Legislative Services
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the New Jersey Administrative Code
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the New Mexico Administrative Code, Commission of Public Records, State Records Center and Archives
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC), Office of Administrative Hearings
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the North Dakota Administrative Code
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Ohio Administrative Code, Legislative Services Commission
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Oklahoma Administrative Code, Oklahoma Secretary of State
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR), Secretary of State
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Pennsylvania Code Online (official publication rules and regulations), Pennsylvania Reference Bureau
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Rhode Island Final Rules and Regulations Database, State Archives. Four rulemaking agencies are not included
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the South Carolina Code of Regulations, South Carolina Legislature.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the South Dakota Administrative Rules, Legislative Research Council
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Effective Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennessee (Official Compilation), Secretary of State.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Texas Administrative Code, Secretary of State
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Utah Administrative Code, Utah Department of Administrative Services, Division of Administrative Rules
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Vermont Administrative Code
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Virginia Administrative Code, Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System (LIS)
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the West Virginia Code of State Rules, Secretary of State.
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in the Wisconsin Administrative Code
- Information related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions in Wyoming administrative rules, Secretary of State
State opinions of the Attorney General (official written advisory opinions on issues of state law related to Internal Revenue Code Provisions when formerly requested by a designated government officer):
Tools and Forms
Law in Other Regions
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