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February 23, 2009

Internal Revenue Code

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Definition

The Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as the Tax Code as amended.

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.).

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Title 26- Internal Revenue Code

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  • Official guidance by the IRS is usually based on their interpretation of the IRC
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