Title 26 — Internal Revenue Code
Chapter 32 — Manufacturers Excise Taxes
§ 4217. Leases
Statutory text
Lease considered as sale
For purposes of this chapter, the lease of an article (including any renewal or any extension of a lease or any subsequent lease of such article) by the manufacturer, producer, or importer shall be considered a sale of such article.
Limitation on tax
In the case of any lease described in subsection (a) of an article taxable under this chapter, if the tax under this chapter is based on the price for which such articles are sold, there shall be paid on each lease payment with respect to such article a percentage of such payment equal to the rate of tax in effect on the date of such payment, until the total of the tax payments under such lease and any prior lease to which this subsection applies equals the total tax.
Definition of total tax
For purposes of this section, the term “total tax” means—
except as provided in paragraph (2), the tax computed on the constructive sale price for such article which would be determined under section 4216(b) if such article were sold at retail on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies; or
if the first lease to which subsection (b) applies is not the first lease of the article, the tax computed on the fair market value of such article on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies.
Any such computation of tax shall be made at the applicable rate specified in this chapter in effect on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies.
Special rules
Lessor must also be engaged in selling
Subsection (b) shall not apply to any lease of an article unless at the time of making the lease, or any prior lease of such article to which subsection (b) applies, the person making the lease or prior lease was also engaged in the business of selling in arm’s length transactions the same type and model of article.
Sale before total tax becomes payable
If the taxpayer sells an article before the total tax has become payable, then the tax payable on such sale shall be whichever of the following is the smaller:
the difference between (i) the tax imposed on lease payments under leases of such article to which subsection (b) applies, and (ii) the total tax, or
a tax computed, at the rate in effect on the date of the sale, on the price for which the article is sold.
For purposes of subparagraph (B), if the sale is at arm’s length, section 4216(b) shall not apply.
Sale after total tax has become payable
If the taxpayer sells an article after the total tax has become payable, no tax shall be imposed under this chapter on such sale.
Leases of automobiles subject to gas guzzler tax
In general
In the case of the lease of an automobile the sale of which by the manufacturer would be taxable under section 4064, the foregoing provisions of this section shall not apply, but, for purposes of this chapter—
the first lease of such automobile by the manufacturer shall be considered to be a sale, and
any lease of such automobile by the manufacturer after the first lease of such automobile shall not be considered to be a sale.
Payment of tax
In the case of a lease described in paragraph (1)(A)—
there shall be paid by the manufacturer on each lease payment that portion of the total gas guzzler tax which bears the same ratio to such total gas guzzler tax as such payment bears to the total amount to be paid under such lease,
if such lease is canceled, or the automobile is sold or otherwise disposed of, before the total gas guzzler tax is payable, there shall be paid by the manufacturer on such cancellation, sale, or disposition the difference between the tax imposed under subparagraph (A) on the lease payments and the total gas guzzler tax, and
if the automobile is sold or otherwise disposed of after the total gas guzzler tax is payable, no tax shall be imposed under section 4064 on such sale or disposition.
Definitions
For purposes of this subsection—
Manufacturer
The term “manufacturer” includes a producer or importer.
Total gas guzzler tax
The term “total gas guzzler tax” means the tax imposed by section 4064, computed at the rate in effect on the date of the first lease.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 494 · 68A Stat. 494
Enacted · 26 U.S.C. § 4217
Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 494
Source evidence
Code source credit
Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 494Pub. L. 85–859 title I § 117(a) · 72 Stat. 1275
Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4217
Pub. L. 85–859 substituted “Leases” for “Lease considered as sale” in section catchline
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 85–859 substituted “Leases” for “Lease considered as sale” in section catchline.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) In General.— Section 4217 (lease considered as sale) is 26 USC 4217. amended to read as follows: “SEC. 4217. LEASES. “(a) Lease Considered as Sale.— For purposes of this chapter, the lease of an article (including any renewal or any extension of a lease or any subsequent lease of such article) by the manufacturer, producer, or importer shall be considered a sale of such article. “(b) Limitation on Tax.— In the case of any lease described in subsection (a) of an article taxable under this chapter, if the tax under this chapter is based on the price for which such articles are sold, there shall be paid on each lease payment with respect to such article a percentage of such payment equal to the rate of tax in effect on the date of such payment, until the total of the tax payments under such lease, and any prior lease to which this subsection applies equals the total tax. “(c) Definition of Total Tax.— For purposes of this section, the term ‘total tax’ means— “(1) except as provided in paragraph (2), the tax computed on the constructive sale price for such article which would be determined under section 4216 (b) if such article were sold at retail on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies; or “(2) if the first lease to which subsection (b) applies is not the first lease of the article, the tax computed on the fair market value of such article on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies. Any such computation of tax shall be made at the applicable rate specified in this chapter in effect on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies. “(d) Special Rules.— “(1) Lessor must also be engaged in selling.— Subsection (b) shall not apply to any lease of an article unless at the time of making the lease, or any prior lease of such article to which subsection (b) applies, the person making the lease or prior lease was also engaged in the business of selling in arm’s length transactions the same type and model of article. “(2) Sale before total tax becomes payable.— If the taxpayer sells an article before the total tax has become payable, then the tax payable on such sale shall be whichever of the following is the smaller: “(A) the difference between (i) the tax imposed on lease payments under leases of such article to which subsection (b) applies, and (ii) the total tax, or “(B) a tax computed, at the rate in effect on the date of the sale, on the price for which the article is sold. For purposes of subparagraph (B), if the sale is at arm’s length, section 4216 (b) shall not apply. “(3) Sale after total tax has become payable.— If the taxpayer sells an article after the total tax has become payable, no tax shall be imposed under this chapter on such sale. “(4) Transitional rules.— For purposes of this subsection and subsections (b) and (c), in the case of any lease entered into before the effective date of subsection (b) and existing on such date— “(A) such lease shall be considered as having been entered into on such date: “(B) the total tax shall be computed on the fair market value of the article on such date; and “(C) the lease payments under such lease shall include only payments attributable to periods on and after such date.”Pub. L. 85–859 title I § 117(a) · 72 Stat. 1275
Redesignated · 26 U.S.C. § 4217(a)
Pub. L. 85–859 redesignated existing provisions as subsec. (a)
Struck · 26 U.S.C. § 4217(a)
Pub. L. 85–859 struck out provisions which made subsection inapplicable to the lease of an article upon which the tax has been paid in the manner provided in section 4216(d)(1) or the total tax has been paid in the manner provided in section 4216(d)(2) of this title
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 85–859 redesignated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and struck out provisions which made subsection inapplicable to the lease of an article upon which the tax has been paid in the manner provided in section 4216(d)(1) or the total tax has been paid in the manner provided in section 4216(d)(2) of this title.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) In General.— Section 4217 (lease considered as sale) is 26 USC 4217. amended to read as follows: “SEC. 4217. LEASES. “(a) Lease Considered as Sale.— For purposes of this chapter, the lease of an article (including any renewal or any extension of a lease or any subsequent lease of such article) by the manufacturer, producer, or importer shall be considered a sale of such article. “(b) Limitation on Tax.— In the case of any lease described in subsection (a) of an article taxable under this chapter, if the tax under this chapter is based on the price for which such articles are sold, there shall be paid on each lease payment with respect to such article a percentage of such payment equal to the rate of tax in effect on the date of such payment, until the total of the tax payments under such lease, and any prior lease to which this subsection applies equals the total tax. “(c) Definition of Total Tax.— For purposes of this section, the term ‘total tax’ means— “(1) except as provided in paragraph (2), the tax computed on the constructive sale price for such article which would be determined under section 4216 (b) if such article were sold at retail on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies; or “(2) if the first lease to which subsection (b) applies is not the first lease of the article, the tax computed on the fair market value of such article on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies. Any such computation of tax shall be made at the applicable rate specified in this chapter in effect on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies. “(d) Special Rules.— “(1) Lessor must also be engaged in selling.— Subsection (b) shall not apply to any lease of an article unless at the time of making the lease, or any prior lease of such article to which subsection (b) applies, the person making the lease or prior lease was also engaged in the business of selling in arm’s length transactions the same type and model of article. “(2) Sale before total tax becomes payable.— If the taxpayer sells an article before the total tax has become payable, then the tax payable on such sale shall be whichever of the following is the smaller: “(A) the difference between (i) the tax imposed on lease payments under leases of such article to which subsection (b) applies, and (ii) the total tax, or “(B) a tax computed, at the rate in effect on the date of the sale, on the price for which the article is sold. For purposes of subparagraph (B), if the sale is at arm’s length, section 4216 (b) shall not apply. “(3) Sale after total tax has become payable.— If the taxpayer sells an article after the total tax has become payable, no tax shall be imposed under this chapter on such sale. “(4) Transitional rules.— For purposes of this subsection and subsections (b) and (c), in the case of any lease entered into before the effective date of subsection (b) and existing on such date— “(A) such lease shall be considered as having been entered into on such date: “(B) the total tax shall be computed on the fair market value of the article on such date; and “(C) the lease payments under such lease shall include only payments attributable to periods on and after such date.”Pub. L. 85–859 title I § 117(a) · 72 Stat. 1275
Added · 26 U.S.C. § 4217(b)(d)
Pub. L. 85–859 added subsecs. (b) to (d)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 85–859 added subsecs. (b) to (d).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) In General.— Section 4217 (lease considered as sale) is 26 USC 4217. amended to read as follows: “SEC. 4217. LEASES. “(a) Lease Considered as Sale.— For purposes of this chapter, the lease of an article (including any renewal or any extension of a lease or any subsequent lease of such article) by the manufacturer, producer, or importer shall be considered a sale of such article. “(b) Limitation on Tax.— In the case of any lease described in subsection (a) of an article taxable under this chapter, if the tax under this chapter is based on the price for which such articles are sold, there shall be paid on each lease payment with respect to such article a percentage of such payment equal to the rate of tax in effect on the date of such payment, until the total of the tax payments under such lease, and any prior lease to which this subsection applies equals the total tax. “(c) Definition of Total Tax.— For purposes of this section, the term ‘total tax’ means— “(1) except as provided in paragraph (2), the tax computed on the constructive sale price for such article which would be determined under section 4216 (b) if such article were sold at retail on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies; or “(2) if the first lease to which subsection (b) applies is not the first lease of the article, the tax computed on the fair market value of such article on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies. Any such computation of tax shall be made at the applicable rate specified in this chapter in effect on the date of the first lease to which subsection (b) applies. “(d) Special Rules.— “(1) Lessor must also be engaged in selling.— Subsection (b) shall not apply to any lease of an article unless at the time of making the lease, or any prior lease of such article to which subsection (b) applies, the person making the lease or prior lease was also engaged in the business of selling in arm’s length transactions the same type and model of article. “(2) Sale before total tax becomes payable.— If the taxpayer sells an article before the total tax has become payable, then the tax payable on such sale shall be whichever of the following is the smaller: “(A) the difference between (i) the tax imposed on lease payments under leases of such article to which subsection (b) applies, and (ii) the total tax, or “(B) a tax computed, at the rate in effect on the date of the sale, on the price for which the article is sold. For purposes of subparagraph (B), if the sale is at arm’s length, section 4216 (b) shall not apply. “(3) Sale after total tax has become payable.— If the taxpayer sells an article after the total tax has become payable, no tax shall be imposed under this chapter on such sale. “(4) Transitional rules.— For purposes of this subsection and subsections (b) and (c), in the case of any lease entered into before the effective date of subsection (b) and existing on such date— “(A) such lease shall be considered as having been entered into on such date: “(B) the total tax shall be computed on the fair market value of the article on such date; and “(C) the lease payments under such lease shall include only payments attributable to periods on and after such date.”Pub. L. 94–455 title XIX § 1904 · 90 Stat. 1520
Struck · 26 U.S.C. § 4217(d)(4)
Pub. L. 94–455 struck out par. (4) relating to special transitional rules applicable to leases
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out par. (4) relating to special transitional rules applicable to leases.Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 1904. AMENDMENTS OF SUBTITLE D; MISCELLANEOUS EXCISE TAXES. (a) In General.— (1) Amendments of chapter 31.— (A) So much of chapter 31 (relating to retailers excise taxes) as precedes section 4041 is amended to read as follows: “Sec. 4041. Imposition of tax.” (B) Section 4041(g) (relating to exemptions from fuel taxes) is amended to read as follows: “(g) Other Exemptions.— Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, no tax shall be imposed under this section— “(1) on any liquid sold for use or used as supplies for vessels or aircraft (within the meaning of section 4221(d)(3)); “(2) with respect to the sale of any liquid for the exclusive use of any State, any political subdivision of a State, or the District of Columbia, or with respect to the use by any of the foregoing of any liquid as a fuel; “(3) upon the sale of any liquid for export, or for shipment to a possession of the United States, and in due course so exported or shipped; and “(4) with respect to the sale of any liquid to a nonprofit educational organization for its exclusive use, or with respect to the use by a nonprofit educational organization of any liquid as a fuel. For purposes of paragraph (4), the term ‘nonprofit educational organization’ “Nonprofit educational organization.” means an educational organization described in section 170(h)(1)(A)(ii) which is exempt from income tax under section 501(a). The term also includes a school operated as an activity of an organization described in section 501(c)(3) which is exempt from income tax under section 501(a), if such school normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of pupils or students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly carried on.” (C) Section 4041 (relating to tax on fuels) is amended by 26 USC 4041. adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(i) Sales by United States, Etc.— The taxes imposed by this section shall apply with respect to liquids sold at retail by the United States, or by any agency or instrumentality of the United States, unless sales by such agency or instrumentality are by statute specifically exempted from such taxes.” (D) Chapter 31 is amended by striking out section 4042 (a cross reference) and subchapter F (special provisions 26 USC 4042, 4054–4058. applicable to retailers taxes). (2) Amendments of section 421a.— (A) Section 4216 (relating to definition of price) is 26 USC 4216. amended by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (d), (e).and (f), respectively. (B) Paragraphs (3), (4). and (5) of section 4216(b) (relating to constructive sales price) are each amended by striking out “subsections (a) and (f)” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “subsections (a) and (e)”. (3) Amendment of section 4217.— Section 4217(d) (relating 26 USC 4217. to lease treated as sale) is amended by striking out paragraph (4) (relating to certain 1958 transitional rules). (4) Repeal of section 4223.— Section 4223 (relating to floor-stock 26 USC 4226. taxes imposed before 1967) is repealed. (5) Amendment of section 4227.— Section 4227 (relating to 26 USC 4227. cross references) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 4227. CROSS REFERENCE. “For credit for taxes on tires and inner tubes, see section 6416(c).” (6) Amendment of section 4263.— Section 4253 (relating to 26 USC 4253. exemptions from the tax on communications services) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsections: “(i) State and Local Governmental Exemption.— Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, no tax shall be imposed under section 4251 upon any payment received for services or facilities furnished to the government of any State, or any political subdivision thereof, or the District of Columbia. “(j) Exemption foe Nonprofit Educational Organizations.— Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, no tax shall be imposed under section 4251 on any amount paid by a nonprofit educational organization for services or facilities furnished to such organization. For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘nonprofit educational organization’ means an educational “Nonprofit educational organization.” organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) which is exempt from income tax under section 501(a). The term also includes a school operated as an activity of an organization described in section 501(c)(3) which is exempt from income tax under section 501(a), if such school normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of pupils or students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly carried on.” (7) Amendments of section 4201.— (A) Subsections (a) and (b) of section 4261 (relating to tax on transportation of persons by air) are each amended by striking out “which begins after June 30, 1970,”. (B) Section 4261(c) is amended by striking out “and begins after June 30, 1970”. (8) Amendment of section 4271.— Section 4271 (a) (relating to tax on transportation of property by air) is amended by striking out “which begins after June 30, 1970,”. (9) Repeal of section 4292.— Section 4292 (relating to State and local governmental exemption from the tax on communications services) is repealed. (10) Repeal of section 4284.— Section 4294 (relating to exemption of nonprofit educational organizations from the tax on communications services) is repealed. (11) Repeal of section 4295.— Section 4295 (across reference) is repealed. (12) Amendment of of after 34.— Chapter 34 (relating to documentary stamp taxes) is amended to read as follows: “CHAPTER 34— POLICIES ISSUED BY FOREIGN INSURERS “Sec. 4371. Imposition of tax. “Sec. 4372. Definitions. “Sec. 4373. Exemptions. “Sec. 4374. Liability for tax. “SEC. 4371. IMPOSITION OF TAX. “There is hereby imposed, on each policy of insurance, indemnity bond, annuity contract, or policy of reinsurance issued by any foreign insurer or reinsurer, a tax at the following rates: “(1) Casualty insurance and indemnity bonds.— 4 cents on each dollar, or fractional part thereof, of the premium paid on the policy of casualty insurance or the indemnity bond, if issued to or for, or in the name of, an insured as defined in section 4372(d); “(2) Life insurance, sickness and accident policies, and annuity contracts.— 1 cent on each dollar, or fractional part thereof, of the premium paid on the policy of life, sickness, or accident insurance, or annuity contract, unless the insurer is subject to tax under section 819; and “(3) Reinsurance.— 1 cent on each dollar, or fractional part thereof, of the premium paid on the policy of reinsurance covering any of the contracts taxable under paragraph (1) or (2). “SEC. 4372. DEFINITIONS. “(a) Foreign Insurer or Reinsurer.— For purposes of section 4371, the term ‘foreign insurer or reinsurer’ means an insurer or reinsurer who is a nonresident alien individual, or a foreign partnership, or a foreign corporation. The term includes a nonresident alien individual, foreign partnership, or foreign corporation which shall become bound by an obligation of the nature of an indemnity bond. The term does not include a foreign government, or municipal or other corporation exercising the taxing power. “(b) Policy of Casualty Insurance.— For purposes of section 4371(1), the term ‘policy of casualty insurance’ means any policy Ante, p. 1812. (other than li fe) or other instrument by whatever name called whereby a contract of insurance is made, continued, or renewed. “(c) Indemnity Bond.— For purposes of this chapter, the term ‘indemnity bond’ means any instrument by whatever name called whereby an obligation of the nature of an indemnity, fidelity, or surety bond is made, continued, or renewed. The term includes any bond for indemnifying any person who shall have become bound or engaged as surety, and any bond for the due execution or performance of any contract, obligation, or requirement, or the duties of any office or position, and to account for money received by virtue thereof, where a premium is charged for the execution of such bond. “(d) Insured.— For purposes of section 4371 (1), the term ‘insured’ means— “(1) a domestic corporation or partnership, or an individual resident of the United States, against, or with respect to, hazards, risks, losses, or liabilities wholly or partly within the United States, or “(2) a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, or nonresident individual, engaged in a trade or business within the United States, against, or with respect to, hazards, risks, losses, or liabilities within the United States. “(e) Policy of Life, Sickness, or Accident Insurance, or Annuity Contract.— For purposes of section 4371(2), the term ‘policy of life, sickness, or accident insurance, or annuity contract’ means any policy or other instrument by whatever name called whereby a contract of insurance Or an annuity contract is made, continued, or renewed with respect to the life or hazards to the person of a citizen or resident of the United States. “(f) Policy of Reinsurance.— For purposes of section 4371(3), the term ‘policy of reinsurance’ means any policy or other instrument by whatever name called whereby a contract or reinsurance is made, continued, or renewed against, or with respect to, any of the hazards, risks, losses, or liabilities covered by contracts taxable under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 4371. “SEC. 4373. EXEMPTIONS. “The tax imposed by section 4371 shall not apply to— “(1) Domestic agent.— Any policy, indemnity bond, or annuity contract signed or countersigned by an officer or agent of the insurer in a State, or in the District of Columbia, within which such insurer is authorized to do business; or “(2) Indemnity bond.— Any indemnity bond required to be filed by any person to secure payment of any pension, allowance, allotment, relief, or insurance by the United States, or to secure a duplicate for, or the payment of, any bond, note, certificate of indebtedness, war-saving certificate, warrant, or check, issued by the United States. “SEC. 4374. LIABILITY FOR TAX. “The tax imposed by this chapter shall be paid, on the basis of a return, by any person who makes, signs, issues, or sells any of the documents and instruments subject to the tax, or for whose use or benefit the same are made, signed, issued, or sold. The United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof shall not be liable for the tax,” (13) Amendment of section 4493.— (A) Section 4493(b)(1) (relating to certain persons engaged in foreign air commerce) is amended by striking out “beginning on or after July 1, 1970”. (B) Section 4493(b)(2) is amended by striking out the last sentence. (14) Amendment of chapter 37.— So much of chapter 37 as precedes section 4501 (relating to tax on sugar) is amended to read as follows: “CHAPTER 37— SUGAR “Sec. 4501. Imposition of tax. “Sec. 4502. Definitions, “Sec. 4503. Exemptions for sugar manufactured for home consumption.” (15) Repeal of sections 4591 through 4597.— Chapter 38 (relating to import taxes on oleomargarine) is repealed. (16) Repeal of sections 4801 through 4806.— Subchapter B of chapter 39 (relating to tax on white phosphorus matches) is repealed. (17) Repeal of sections 4811 through 4826.— Subchapter C of chapter 39 (relating to tax on unadulterated butter) is repealed. (18) Repeal of sections 4881 through 4886.— Subchapter E of chapter 39 (relating to tax on circulation other than of national banks) is repealed. (19) Amendment of section 4901.— Section 4901 (relating to payment of occupational taxes) is amended by striking out subsection (c). (20) Amendment of section 4905.— Section 4905(a) (relating to liability for occupational taxes in case of death or change of location) is amended by striking out “wife” and inserting in lieu thereof “spouse”. (21) Repeal of section 4911 through 4931.— (A) Chapter 41 (relating to interest equalization tax) is repealed. (B) The repeal made by subparagraph (A) shall apply with respect to acquisitions of stock and debt obligations made after June 30, 1974. (22) Amendments of section 4973.— (A) So much of section 4973(a) (relating to tax on excess contributions) as follows “of any individual,” in paragraph (3) thereof is amended to read as follows: “there is imposed for each taxable year a tax in an amount equal to 6 percent of the amount of the excess contributions to such individual’s accounts, annuities, or bonds (determined as of the close of the taxable year). The amount of such tax for any taxable year shall not exceed 6 percent of the value of the account, annuity, or bond (determined as of the close of the taxable year). in the case of an endowment contract described in section 408(b), the tax imposed by this section does not apply to any amount allocable to life, health, accident, or other insurance under such contract. The tax imposed by this subsection shall be paid by such individual.” (B) Section 4973(c) is amended by striking out “subsection 26 USC 4973. (a)(3)” and inserting in lieu thereof “subsection (a)(2)”. (b) Conforming and Clerical Amendments.— (1) Amendments conforming to amendment of chapter 31.— (A) Section 6416(a)(1) is amended by striking out 26 USC 6416. “(retailers taxes)” and inserting in lieu thereof “(special fuels)”, (B) Section 6416 (e) is amended by striking out “subchapter E of”. (2) Amendment conforming to amendment of section 4216.— Section 6416(b)(1) is amended by striking out “section 4216(f)(2) and (3)” and inserting in lieu thereof “section 4216 (e)(2) and (3)” (3) Amendment conforming to the repeal of section 4226.— The table of sections for subchapter G of chapter 32 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 4226. (4) Amendment conforming to the repeal of sections 4292, 4294, and 4295.— The table of sections for subchaptet E of chapter 33 is amended by striking out the items relating to sections 4292, 4294, and 4295. (5) Amendments conforming to the amendment of chapter 34.— (A) Section 7270 is amended by striking out “the affixing 26 USC 7270. of stamps on insurance policies, etc.” and inserting in lieu thereof “liability for tax on policies issued by foreign insurers”. (B) Section 6808 is amended by striking out paragraph 26 USC 6808. (4). (6) Amendments conforming to the amendment of chapter 37.— (A) Section 7240 is amended by striking out “subchapter 26 USC 7240. A of”. (B) Section 7655(a) is amended— 26 USC 7655. (i) by striking out “Subchapter A of chapter 37” in paragraph (5) and inserting in lieu thereof “Chapter 37”, and (ii) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (3). (7) Amendments conforming to repeal of sections 4591 through 4597.— (A) Section 6808 is amended by striking out paragraph 26 USC 6808. (7). (B) (i) Section 7234 (relating to violations of laws concerning 26 USC 7234. oleomargarine or adulterated butter operations) is repealed. (ii) The table of sections for part II of subchapter A of chapter 75 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 7234. (C) (i) Section 7265 (relating to other offenses concerning 26 USC 7265. oleomargarine or adulterated butter operations) is repealed. (ii) The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 75 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 7265. (D) Section 7611(a), as redesignated by this Act, is Ante, p. 1699. amended by striking out paragraph (1). (E) The table of chapters for subtitle D is amended by striking out the item relating to chapter 38, (8) Amendments conforming to repeal of sections 4801 through 4806.— (A) Section 4905(b) is amended to rend as follows: “(b) Registration.— “For registration in case of wagering, see section 1412.” (B) Section 6808 is amended by striking out paragraph (12). (C) Section 7012 is amended by striking out subsection (D) (i) Section 7239 (relating to violations of laws concerning white phosphorus matches) is repealed. (ii) The table of sections for part II of subchapter A of chapter 75 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 7239. (E) (i) Sections 7267 and 7274 (relating to offenses and penalties concerning white phosphorus matches) are each repealed. (ii) The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 75 is amended by striking out the items relating to sections 7267 and 7274. (F) Section 7272(b) is amended by striking out “4804” (G) Section 7303 is amended by striking out paragraph (6) (H) (i) Part II of subchapter C of chapter 75 (relating to provisions common to forfeitures) is amended by striking out section 7328 (relating to confiscation of white phosphorus 26 USC 7328, 7329. matches), and by redesignating section 7329 (relating to cross references) as section 7328. (ii) The table of sections for part II of subchapter C of chapter 75 is amended by striking out the last two items and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “Sec. 7328. Cross references.” (9) Amendments conforming to repeat, of sections 4811 through 4826.— (A) Section 6808 (relating to cross references) is amended by striking out paragraph (10). (B) (i) Section 7235 (relating to violations of laws concerning adulterated butter and process or renovated butter) is repealed. (ii) The table of sections for part II of subchapter A of chapter 75 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 7235. (C) (i) Section 7264 (relating to offenses concerning renovated or adulterated butter) is repealed. (ii) The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 75 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 7264. (D) Section 7303 is amended by striking out paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), and by redesignating paragrapns (7) and (8) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively. (E) Section 7611(a), as redesignated by this Act, is amended by striking out paragraph (2) , and by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively. (10) Amendments conforming to the repeal of sections 4911 through 4931.— (A) (i) (I) Section 263, as amended by this Act, is amended 26 USC 263. by striking out subsections (a)(3) and (d) (relating to the allowance of deductions for payment of interest equalization tax), and by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (d), (c),and (f), respectively. (II) Section 263(d), as redesignated by clause (i)(I) of this subparagraph, is amended by striking out “subsection (f)” and inserting in lieu thereof “subsection (e)”, (ii) Section 6011 (relating to requirement of return, statement, or 26 USC 6011. list) is amended by striking out subsection (d) (relating to interest equalization tax returns, etc.), and by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively. (iii) (I) Section 6076 (relating to time for filing interest 26 USC 6076. equalization tax returns) is repealed. (II) The table of sections for part V of subchapter A of chapter 61 is amended by sticking out the item relating to section 6076. (iv) Section 6611 (relating to interest on overpayments) 26 USC 6611. is amended by striking out subsection (h) (relating to over-payments of interest equalization tax) and by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (h). (v) Section 6651 (relating to failure to file tax return 26 USC 6651. or to pay tax) is amended by striking out subsection (e) (relating to certain interest equalization tax returns). (vi) (I) Section 6680 (relating to failure to file interest 26 USC 6680. equalization tax returns) is repealed. (II) The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 68 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 6680. (vii) The amendments made by this subparagraph shall 26 USC 263 note. apply with respect to acquisitions of stock or debt obligations made after June 30, 1974, except that the repeal of paragraph (2) of section 6011(d) under clause (ii) shall apply with respect to loans and commitments made after such date. (B) Section 861(a)(1)(G) (relating to income from 26 USC 861. sources within the United States) is amended— (i) by striking out “section 4912(c)” and inserting in lieu thereof “subsection (c) of section 4912 (as in effect before July 1, 1974)”; and (ii) by striking out “section 4912(c)(2)” and inserting in lieu thereof “subsection (c)(2) of such section”. (C) The second sentence of section 1232(b)(2) (relating 26 USC 1232. to the definition of the issue price of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness) is amended by striking out “section 4911” anrl inserting in lieu thereof “section 4911, as in effect before July 1, 1974”. (D) (i) Section 6681 (relating to false equalization tax 26 USC 6681. certificates) is repealed. (ii) The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 68 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 6681. (iii) The amendments made by this subparagraph shall 26 USC 6681 note. apply with respect to actions occurring after June 30, 1974. (E) (i) Section. 6689 (relating to failure by certain foreign 26 USC 6689. issuers and obligors to comply with United States investment equalization tax requirements) is repealed. (ii) The table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 68 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 6689. (iii) The amendments made by this subparagraph shall apply with respect to stock or debt obligations issued after June 30, 1974. (F) (i) Section 7241 (relating to penalty for fraudulent equalization tax certificates) is repealed. (ii) The table of sections for part II of subchapter A of chapter 75 is amended by striking out the item relating to section 7241. (iii) The amendments made by this subparagraph shall apply with respect to statements and certificates executed after June 30, 1974. (G) The table of chapters for subtitle D is amended by striking out the item relating to chapter 41. (c) Amendment to Provision Referring to Territories.— Section 4482 (c)(1) is amended by striking out “, a Territory of the United States,”. (d) Effective Date.— Except as otherwise provided in this section, the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first month which begins more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.Energy Tax Act of 1978
Pub. L. 95–618 title II § 201(d) · 92 Stat. 3174
Added · 26 U.S.C. § 4217(e)
Pub. L. 95–618 added subsec. (e)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–618 added subsec. (e).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(d) Payment of Tax in Case of Leased Automobiles.— Section 26 USC 4217. 4217 (relating to leases) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(e) Leases of Automobiles Subject to Gas Guzzler Tax.— (1) In general.— In the case of the lease of an automobile the sale of which by the manufacturer would be taxable under section 4064, the foregoing provisions of this section shall not apply, but, for purposes of this chapter— “(A) the first lease of such automobile by the manufacturer shall be considered to be a sale, and “(B) any lease of such automobile by the manufacturer after the first lease of such automobile shall not be considered to be a sale. “(2) Payment of tax.— In the case of a lease described in paragraph (1)(A)— “(A) there shall be paid by the manufacturer on each lease payment that portion of the total gas guzzler tax which bears the same ratio to such total gas guzzler tax as such payment bears to the total amount to be paid under such lease, “(B) if such lease is canceled, or the automobile is sold or otherwise disposed of, before the total gas guzzler tax is payable, there shall be paid by the manufacturer on such cancellation, sale, or disposition the difference between the tax imposed under subparagraph (A) on the lease payments and the total gas guzzler tax, and “(C) if the automobile is sold or otherwise disposed of after the total gas guzzler tax is payable, no tax shall be imposed under section 4064 on such sale or disposition. “(3) Definitions.— For purposes of this subsection— “(A) Manufacturer.— The term ‘manufacturer’ includes a producer or importer. “(B) Total gas guzzler tax.— The term ‘total gas guzzler Ante, p. 3180. tax’ means the tax imposed by section 4064, computed at the rate in effect on the date of the first lease.”Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–618 applicable with respect to 1980 and later model year automobiles, see section 201(g) of Pub. L. 95–618, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4064 of this title.
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Editorial Notes
Amendments1955–1978 · 4 rounds
1978
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–618 added subsec. (e).
1976
Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out par. (4) relating to special transitional rules applicable to leases.
1958
Pub. L. 85–859 substituted “Leases” for “Lease considered as sale” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 85–859 redesignated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and struck out provisions which made subsection inapplicable to the lease of an article upon which the tax has been paid in the manner provided in section 4216(d)(1) or the total tax has been paid in the manner provided in section 4216(d)(2) of this title.
Subsecs. (b) to (d). Pub. L. 85–859 added subsecs. (b) to (d).
1955
Act , exempted lease of an article upon which tax has been paid under section 4216(d)(1) or section 4216(d)(2) of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1978 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–618 applicable with respect to 1980 and later model year automobiles, see section 201(g) of Pub. L. 95–618, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4064 of this title.
Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 94–455 effective on first day of first month which begins more than 90 days after , see section 1904(d) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as a note under section 4041 of this title.
Effective Date of 1958 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 85–859 effective on first day of first calendar quarter which begins more than 60 days after , see section 1(c) of Pub. L. 85–859, , 72 Stat. 1275.
Effective Date of 1955 Amendment
Section effective on first day of first month which begins more than ten days after , see section 4 of act , set out as a note under section 4216 of this title.
Application of Leases of Utility Trailers
Pub. L. 85–859, title I, § 117(c), , 72 Stat. 1281, as amended by Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, , 100 Stat. 2095, provided that: “The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) [amending this section and section 4216 of this title] shall not apply to any lease of an article if section 4216(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [formerly I.R.C. 1954, prior subsec. (d) of section 4216 of this title] applied to any lease of such article before the effective date specified in section 1(c) of this Act.”
Credits
1954–1978 · 5 acts
- 1954Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 494
- 1955Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 677, § 3, 69 Stat. 614
- 1958Pub. L. 85–859, title I, § 117(a), , 72 Stat. 1280
- 1976Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1904 (a)(3), , 90 Stat. 1811
- 1978Pub. L. 95–618, title II, § 201(d), , 92 Stat. 3184.
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(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 494; Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 677, § 3, 69 Stat. 614; Pub. L. 85–859, title I, § 117(a), , 72 Stat. 1280; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1904 (a)(3), , 90 Stat. 1811; Pub. L. 95–618, title II, § 201(d), , 92 Stat. 3184.)