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Title 26 — Internal Revenue Code

Part II · Chapter 33 — Facilities and Services

§ 4271. Imposition of tax

Statutory text

(a)

In general

There is hereby imposed upon the amount paid within or without the United States for the taxable transportation (as defined in section 4272) of property a tax equal to 6.25 percent of the amount so paid for such transportation. The tax imposed by this subsection shall apply only to amounts paid to a person engaged in the business of transporting property by air for hire.

(b)

By whom paid

(1)

In general

Except as provided by paragraph (2), the tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be paid by the person making the payment subject to tax.

(2)

Payments made outside the United States

If a payment subject to tax under subsection (a) is made outside the United States and the person making such payment does not pay such tax, such tax—

(A)

shall be paid by the person to whom the property is delivered in the United States by the person furnishing the last segment of the taxable transportation in respect of which such tax is imposed, and

(B)

shall be collected by the person furnishing the last segment of such taxable transportation.

(c)

Determination of amounts paid in certain cases

For purposes of this section, in any case in which a person engaged in the business of transporting property by air for hire and one or more other persons not so engaged jointly provide services which include taxable transportation of property, and the person so engaged receives, for the furnishing of such taxable transportation, a portion of the receipts from the joint providing of such services, the amount paid for the taxable transportation shall be treated as being the sum of (1) the portion of the receipts so received, and (2) any expenses incurred by any of the persons not so engaged which are properly attributable to such taxable transportation and which are taken into account in determining the portion of the receipts so received.

(d)

Application of tax

(1)

In general

The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall apply to—

(A)

transportation beginning during the period—

(i)

beginning on the 7th day after the date of the enactment of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act of 1997, and

(ii)

ending on , and

(B)

amounts paid during such period for transportation beginning after such period.

(2)

Refunds

If, as of the date any transportation begins, the taxes imposed by this section would not have applied to such transportation if paid for on such date, any tax paid under paragraph (1)(B) with respect to such transportation shall be treated as an overpayment.

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.

  1. Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970

    Pub. L. 91–258 title II § 204 · 84 Stat. 219

    Enacted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271

    Added Pub. L. 91–258, title II, § 204, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 239

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Added Pub. L. 91–258, title II, § 204, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 239

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 204. TAX ON TRANSPORTATION OF PROPERTY BY AIR. Subchapter C of chapter 33 (relating to transportation by air) Ante, p. 238; 72 Stat. 260, 26 USC 4261–4264. is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new part: “PART II— PROPERTY “4271. Imposition of tax.”. “4272. Definition of taxable transportation, etc.”. “SEC. 4271. IMPOSITION OF TAX. “(a) In General.— There is hereby imposed upon the amount paid within or without the United States for the taxable transportation (as defined in section 4272) of property which begins after June 30, 1970, ii tax equal to 5 percent of the amount so paid for such transportation, The tax imposed by this subsection shall apply only to amounts paid to a person engaged in the business of transporting property by air for hire. “(b) By Whom Paid.— “(1) In general.— Except as provided by paragraph (2), the tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be paid by the person making the payment subject to tax. “(2) Payments made outside the united states.— If a payment subject to tax under subsection (a) is made outside the United States and the person making such payment does not pay such tax, such tax— “(A) shall lie paid by the person to whom the property is delivered in the United States by the person furnishing the last segment of the taxable transportation in respect of which such tax is imposed, and “(B) shall be collected by the person furnishing the last segment of such taxable transportation. “(c) Determination of Amounts Paid in Certain Cases.— For purposes of this section, in any case in which a person engaged in the business of transporting property by air for hire and one or more other persons not so engaged jointly provide services which include taxable transportation of property, and the person so engaged receives, for the furnishing of such taxable transportation, a portion of the receipts from the joint providing of such services, the amount paid for the taxable transportation shall be treated as being the sum of (1) the portion of the receipts so received, and (2) any expenses incurred by any of the persons not so engaged which are properly attributable to such taxable transportation and which are taken into account in determining the portion of the receipts so received. (d) Termination.— Effective with respect to transportation beginning after June 30, 1980, the tax imposed by subsection (a) shall not apply. “SEC. 4272. DEFINITION OF TAXABLE TRANSPORTATION, ETC. “(a) In General.— For purposes of this part, except as provided in subsection (b), the term ‘taxable transportation’ means transportation by air which begins and ends in the United States. “(b) Exceptions.— For purposes of this part, the term ‘taxable transportation’ does not include— “(1) that portion of any transportation which meets the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of section 4262(b), or “(2) under regulations prescribed by the Secretary or his delegate, transportation of property in the course of exportation (including shipment to a possession of the United States) by continuous movement, and in due course so exported. “(c) Excess Baggage of Passengers.— For purposes of this part, the term ‘property’ does not include excess baggage accompanying a passenger traveling on an aircraft operated on an established line. “(d) Transportation.— For purposes of this part, the term ‘transportation’ includes layover or waiting time and movement of the aircraft in deadhead service.”

  2. Pub. L. 94–455 title XIX § 1904(a)(8) · 90 Stat. 1520

    Struck · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(a)

    Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “which begins after June 30, 1970” after “of property”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “which begins after June 30, 1970” after “of property”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (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,”.

  3. Pub. L. 96–298 § 1(b) · 94 Stat. 829

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)

    Pub. L. 96–298 substituted “September 30, 1980” for “June 30, 1980”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 96–298 substituted “September 30, 1980” for “June 30, 1980”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Tax on Transportation by Ant.— Sections 4261(e) and 4271(d) of such Code are each amended by striking out “June 30, 1980” and 26 USC 4261, 4271. inserting in lieu thereof “September 30, 1980”.

  4. Pub. L. 97–248 title II § 280(b) · 96 Stat. 324

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)

    Pub. L. 97–248 substituted provision that the tax imposed by subsec. (a) shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after Aug. 31, 1982, and before Jan. 1, 1988, for provision that effective with respect to transportation beginning after Sept. 30, 1980, the tax imposed by subsec. (a) would not apply

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–248 substituted provision that the tax imposed by subsec. (a) shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after Aug. 31, 1982, and before Jan. 1, 1988, for provision that effective with respect to transportation beginning after Sept. 30, 1980, the tax imposed by subsec. (a) would not apply.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Transportation of Property.— Subsection (d) of section 4271 26 USC 4271. is amended to read as follows: “(d) Termination.— The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after August 31, 1982, and before January 1, 1988.”

  5. Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1987

    Pub. L. 100–223 title IV § 402(a)(2) · 101 Stat. 1486

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)

    Pub. L. 100–223 substituted “1991” for “1988”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–223 substituted “1991” for “1988”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Section 4271(d) (relating to transportation of property by air).

  6. Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–508 § 11213(a)(2) · 104 Stat. 1388

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(a)

    Pub. L. 101–508, § 11213(a)(2), substituted “6.25 percent” for “5 percent”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11213(a)(2), substituted “6.25 percent” for “5 percent”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Transportation of property.— Subsection (a) of section 4271 is amended by striking “5 percent” and inserting “6.25 percent”.

  7. Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–508 § 11213(d)(1) · 104 Stat. 1388

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)

    Pub. L. 101–508, § 11213(d)(1), substituted “January 1, 1996” for “January 1, 1991”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11213(d)(1), substituted “January 1, 1996” for “January 1, 1991”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Transportation taxes.— Sections 4261(g) and 4271(d) are each amended by striking “January 1, 1991” and inserting “January 1, 1996”.

  8. Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–188 title I § 1609(b) · 110 Stat. 1755

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)

    Pub. L. 104–188 substituted “January 1, 1996, and to transportation beginning on or after the date which is 7 calendar days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and before January 1, 1997” for “January 1, 1996”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–188 substituted “January 1, 1996, and to transportation beginning on or after the date which is 7 calendar days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and before January 1, 1997” for “January 1, 1996”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Ticket Taxes.— Sections 4261(g) and 4271(d) are each amended by striking “January 1, 1996” and inserting “January 1, 1996, and to transportation beginning on or after the date which is 7 calendar days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and before January 1, 1997”.

  9. Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act of 1997

    Pub. L. 105–2 § 2(b)(2) · 111 Stat. 4

    Amended · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)

    Pub. L. 105–2 amended heading and text of subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after August 31, 1982, and before January 1, 1996, and to transportation beginning on or after the date which is 7 calendar days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and before January 1, 1997.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–2 amended heading and text of subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after August 31, 1982, and before January 1, 1996, and to transportation beginning on or after the date which is 7 calendar days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and before January 1, 1997.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Subsection (d) of section 4271 is amended to read as follows: “(d) Application of Tax.— “(1) In general.— The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall apply to— “(A) transportation beginning during the period— “(i) beginning on the 7th day after the date of the enactment of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act of 1997, and “(ii) ending on September 30, 1997, and “(B) amounts paid during such period for transportation beginning after such period. “(2) Refunds.— If, as of the date any transportation begins, the taxes imposed by this section would not have applied to such transportation if paid for on such date, any tax paid under paragraph (1)(B) with respect to such transportation shall be treated as an overpayment.”.

  10. Pub. L. 105–34 title X § 1031(b)(2) · 111 Stat. 788

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 105–34 substituted “September 30, 2007” for “September 30, 1997”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 105–34 substituted “September 30, 2007” for “September 30, 1997”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) is amended by striking “September 30, 1997” and inserting “September 30, 2007”.

  11. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

    Pub. L. 110–161 div. K title I § 116(b)(2) · 121 Stat. 1844

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 110–161 substituted “February 29, 2008” for “September 30, 2007”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 110–161 substituted “February 29, 2008” for “September 30, 2007”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 116. The last sentence of section 215(a) of the Flood Control Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5a(a)) is amended by striking “$5,000,000” and inserting “$7,000,000”.

  12. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–190 § 2(b)(2) · 122 Stat. 643

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 110–190 substituted “June 30, 2008” for “February 29, 2008”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 110–190 substituted “June 30, 2008” for “February 29, 2008”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “February 29, 2008” and inserting “June 30, 2008”.

  13. Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–253 § 2(b)(2) · 122 Stat. 2417

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 110–253 substituted “September 30, 2008” for “June 30, 2008”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 110–253 substituted “September 30, 2008” for “June 30, 2008”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code 26 USC 4271. is amended by striking “June 30, 2008” and inserting “September 30, 2008”.

  14. Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II

    Pub. L. 110–330 § 2(b)(2) · 122 Stat. 3717

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 110–330 substituted “March 31, 2009” for “September 30, 2008”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 110–330 substituted “March 31, 2009” for “September 30, 2008”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “September 30, 2008” and inserting “March 31, 2009”.

  15. Pub. L. 111–12 § 2(b)(2) · 123 Stat. 1457

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 111–12 substituted “September 30, 2009” for “March 31, 2009”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 111–12 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 111–12 substituted “September 30, 2009” for “March 31, 2009”.

  16. Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act

    Pub. L. 111–69 § 2(b)(2) · 123 Stat. 2054

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 111–69 substituted “December 31, 2009” for “September 30, 2009”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 111–69 substituted “December 31, 2009” for “September 30, 2009”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “September 30, 2009” and inserting “December 31, 2009”.

  17. Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, Part II

    Pub. L. 111–116 § 2(b)(2) · 123 Stat. 3031

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 111–116 substituted “March 31, 2010” for “December 31, 2009”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 111–116 substituted “March 31, 2010” for “December 31, 2009”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “December 31, 2009” and inserting “March 31, 2010”.

  18. Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010

    Pub. L. 111–153 § 2(b)(2) · 124 Stat. 1084

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 111–153 substituted “April 30, 2010” for “March 31, 2010”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 111–153 substituted “April 30, 2010” for “March 31, 2010”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “March 31, 2010” and inserting “April 30, 2010”.

  19. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010

    Pub. L. 111–161 § 2(b)(2) · 124 Stat. 1126

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 111–161 substituted “July 3, 2010” for “April 30, 2010”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 111–161 substituted “July 3, 2010” for “April 30, 2010”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “April 30, 2010” and inserting “July 3, 2010”.

  20. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II

    Pub. L. 111–197 § 2(b)(2) · 124 Stat. 1353

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 111–197 substituted “August 1, 2010” for “July 3, 2010”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 111–197 substituted “August 1, 2010” for “July 3, 2010”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “July 3, 2010” and inserting “August 1, 2010”.

  21. Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010

    Pub. L. 111–216 title I § 101(b)(2) · 124 Stat. 2348

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 111–216 substituted “September 30, 2010” for “August 1, 2010”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 111–216 substituted “September 30, 2010” for “August 1, 2010”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “August 1, 2010” and inserting “September 30, 2010”.

  22. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III

    Pub. L. 111–249 § 2(b)(2) · 124 Stat. 2627

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 111–249 substituted “December 31, 2010” for “September 30, 2010”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 111–249 substituted “December 31, 2010” for “September 30, 2010”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code 26 USC 4271. is amended by striking “September 30, 2010” and inserting “December 31, 2010”.

  23. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV

    Pub. L. 111–329 § 2(b)(2) · 124 Stat. 3566

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 111–329 substituted “March 31, 2011” for “December 31, 2010”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 111–329 substituted “March 31, 2011” for “December 31, 2010”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “December 31, 2010” and inserting “March 31, 2011”.

  24. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011

    Pub. L. 112–7 § 2(b)(2) · 125 Stat. 31

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 112–7 substituted “May 31, 2011” for “March 31, 2011”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–7 substituted “May 31, 2011” for “March 31, 2011”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “March 31, 2011” and inserting “May 31, 2011”.

  25. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part II

    Pub. L. 112–16 § 2(b)(2) · 125 Stat. 218

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 112–16 substituted “June 30, 2011” for “May 31, 2011”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–16 substituted “June 30, 2011” for “May 31, 2011”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “May 31, 2011” and inserting “June 30, 2011”.

  26. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III

    Pub. L. 112–21 § 2(b)(2) · 125 Stat. 233

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 112–21 substituted “July 22, 2011” for “June 30, 2011”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–21 substituted “July 22, 2011” for “June 30, 2011”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “June 30, 2011” and inserting “July 22, 2011”.

  27. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV

    Pub. L. 112–27 § 2(b)(2) · 125 Stat. 270

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 112–27 substituted “September 16, 2011” for “July 22, 2011”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–27 substituted “September 16, 2011” for “July 22, 2011”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “July 22, 2011” and inserting “September 16, 2011”.

  28. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part V

    Pub. L. 112–30 title II § 202(b)(2) · 125 Stat. 357

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 112–30 substituted “January 31, 2012” for “September 16, 2011”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 112–30 substituted “January 31, 2012” for “September 16, 2011”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking “September 16, 2011” and inserting “January 31, 2012”.

  29. Pub. L. 112–91 § 2(b)(2) · 126 Stat. 3

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 112–91 substituted “February 17, 2012” for “January 31, 2012”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 112–91 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 112–91 substituted “February 17, 2012” for “January 31, 2012”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 112–95 effective Feb. 18, 2012, see section 1101(c) of Pub. L. 112–95, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 4081 of this title. Amendment by Pub. L. 112–91 effective Feb. 1, 2012, see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 112–91, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 4081 of this title.

  30. FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–95 title XI § 1101(b)(2) · 126 Stat. 11

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 112–95 substituted “September 30, 2015” for “February 17, 2012”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 112–95 substituted “September 30, 2015” for “February 17, 2012”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) is amended by striking “February 17, 2012” and inserting “September 30, 2015”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 112–95 effective Feb. 18, 2012, see section 1101(c) of Pub. L. 112–95, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 4081 of this title. Amendment by Pub. L. 112–91 effective Feb. 1, 2012, see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 112–91, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 4081 of this title.

  31. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015

    Pub. L. 114–55 title II § 202(b)(2) · 129 Stat. 522

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 114–55 substituted “March 31, 2016” for “September 30, 2015”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 114–55 substituted “March 31, 2016” for “September 30, 2015”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Section 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking “September 30, 2015” and inserting “March 31, 2016”.

  32. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–141 title II § 202(b)(2) · 130 Stat. 322

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 114–141 substituted “July 15, 2016” for “March 31, 2016”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 114–141 substituted “July 15, 2016” for “March 31, 2016”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Section 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking “March 31, 2016” and inserting “July 15, 2016”.

  33. FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016

    Pub. L. 114–190 title I § 1202(b)(2) · 130 Stat. 615

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 114–190 substituted “September 30, 2017” for “July 15, 2016”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 114–190 substituted “September 30, 2017” for “July 15, 2016”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Section 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking “July 15, 2016” and inserting “September 30, 2017”.

  34. Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017

    Pub. L. 115–63 title II § 202(b)(2) · 131 Stat. 1168

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 115–63 substituted “March 31, 2018” for “September 30, 2017”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 115–63 substituted “March 31, 2018” for “September 30, 2017”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Section 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking “September 30, 2017” and inserting “March 31, 2018”.

  35. Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2018

    Pub. L. 115–141 div. M title I § 202(b)(2) · 132 Stat. 348

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “September 30, 2018” for “March 31, 2018”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “September 30, 2018” for “March 31, 2018”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 202. None of the funds appropriated by this title shall be available to pay for an abortion, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term, or in the case of rape or incest: Provided, That should this prohibition be declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this section shall be null and void.

  36. FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–254 div. B title VIII § 802(b)(2) · 132 Stat. 3187

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 115–254 substituted “September 30, 2023” for “September 30, 2018”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 115–254 substituted “September 30, 2023” for “September 30, 2018”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Section 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking “September 30, 2018” and inserting “September 30, 2023”.

  37. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act

    Pub. L. 118–15 div. B title II § 2212(b)(2) · 137 Stat. 71

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 118–15 substituted “December 31, 2023” for “September 30, 2023”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 118–15 substituted “December 31, 2023” for “September 30, 2023”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Section 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking “September 30, 2023” and inserting “December 31, 2023”.

  38. Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023, Part II

    Pub. L. 118–34 title II § 202(b)(2) · 137 Stat. 1112

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 118–34 substituted “March 8, 2024” for “December 31, 2023”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 118–34 substituted “March 8, 2024” for “December 31, 2023”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Property.— Section 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “December 31, 2023” and inserting “March 8, 2024”.

  39. Pub. L. 118–41 title II § 202(b)(2) · 138 Stat. 23

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 118–41 substituted “May 10, 2024” for “March 8, 2024”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–41 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 118–41 substituted “May 10, 2024” for “March 8, 2024”.

  40. Pub. L. 118–63 title XIII § 1302(b)(2) · 138 Stat. 1433

    Substituted · 26 U.S.C. § 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 118–63 substituted “September 30, 2028” for “May 10, 2024”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–63 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 118–63 substituted “September 30, 2028” for “May 10, 2024”.

36 of 40 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 4 unresolved

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The date of the enactment of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund Tax Reinstatement Act of 1997, referred to in subsec. (d)(1)(A)(i), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 105–2, which was approved .

Prior Provisions

A prior section 4271, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 507, 508, related to tax for the transportation of property, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 85–475, § 4(a), , 72 Stat. 260. For effective date of repeal, see section 4(c) of Pub. L. 85–475, set out as an Effective Date of 1958 Amendment note under section 6415 of this title.

Amendments1976–2024 · 19 rounds

2024

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 118–63 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 118–41 substituted “” for “”.

2023

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 118–34 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 118–15 substituted “” for “”.

2018

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 115–254 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “” for “”.

2017

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 115–63 substituted “” for “”.

2016

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 114–190 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 114–141 substituted “” for “”.

2015

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 114–55 substituted “” for “”.

2012

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 112–95 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 112–91 substituted “” for “”.

2011

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 112–30 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 112–27 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 112–21 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 112–16 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 112–7 substituted “” for “”.

2010

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 111–329 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 111–249 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 111–216 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 111–197 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 111–161 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 111–153 substituted “” for “”.

2009

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 111–116 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 111–69 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 111–12 substituted “” for “”.

2008

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 110–330 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 110–253 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 110–190 substituted “” for “”.

2007

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 110–161 substituted “” for “”.

1997

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–2 amended heading and text of subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after , and before , and to transportation beginning on or after the date which is 7 calendar days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and before .”

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 105–34 substituted “” for “”.

1996

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–188 substituted “, and to transportation beginning on or after the date which is 7 calendar days after the date of the enactment of the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 and before ” for “”.

1990

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11213(a)(2), substituted “6.25 percent” for “5 percent”.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–508, § 11213(d)(1), substituted “” for “”.

1987

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–223 substituted “1991” for “1988”.

1982

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–248 substituted provision that the tax imposed by subsec. (a) shall apply with respect to transportation beginning after , and before , for provision that effective with respect to transportation beginning after , the tax imposed by subsec. (a) would not apply.

1980

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 96–298 substituted “” for “”.

1976

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “which begins after ” after “of property”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2012 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–95 effective , see section 1101(c) of Pub. L. 112–95, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–91 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 112–91, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 4081 of this title.

Effective Date of 2011 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–30 effective , see section 202(c) of Pub. L. 112–30, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–27 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 112–27, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–21 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 112–21, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–16 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 112–16, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–7 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 112–7, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Effective Date of 2010 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–329 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 111–329, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–249 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 111–249, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–216 effective , see section 101(c) of Pub. L. 111–216, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–197 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 111–197, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–161 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 111–161, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–153 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 111–153, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Effective Date of 2009 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–116 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 111–116, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–69 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 111–69, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–12 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 111–12, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–330 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 110–330, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–253 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 110–253, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–190 effective , see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 110–190, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Effective Date of 2007 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–161 effective , see section 116(d) of div. K of Pub. L. 110–161, set out as a note under section 4081 of this title.

Effective Date of 1997 Amendments

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–34 applicable to transportation beginning on or after , see section 1031(e)(2) of Pub. L. 105–34, set out as a note under section 4261 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–2 applicable to transportation beginning on or after the 7th day after , with special rule for applicability to amounts paid before such 7th day, see section 2(e)(2) of Pub. L. 105–2, set out as a note under section 4261 of this title.

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 104–188 effective on 7th calendar day after , but not applicable to any amount paid before such date, see section 1609(i) of Pub. L. 104–188, set out as a note under section 4041 of this title.

Effective Date of 1990 Amendment

Amendment by section 11213(a)(2) of Pub. L. 101–508 applicable to transportation beginning after , but inapplicable to amounts paid on or before such date, see section 11213(a)(3) of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 4261 of this title.

Effective Date of 1982 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 97–248 applicable with respect to transportation beginning after , but inapplicable to amounts paid on or before such date, see section 280(d) of Pub. L. 97–248, set out as a note under section 4261 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

Section applicable to transportation beginning after , see section 211(b) of Pub. L. 91–258, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 4041 of this title.

Delayed Deposits of Airport Trust Fund Tax Revenues

Due date for deposits of taxes imposed by this section which would be required to be made after , and before , to be , see section 1031(g) of Pub. L. 105–34, set out as a note under section 6302 of this title.

Credits

1970–2024 · 39 acts
  1. 1970Added Pub. L. 91–258, title II, § 204, , 84 Stat. 239
  2. 1976amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1904(a)(8), , 90 Stat. 1812
  3. 1980Pub. L. 96–298, § 1(b), , 94 Stat. 829
  4. 1982Pub. L. 97–248, title II, § 280(b), , 96 Stat. 564
  5. 1987Pub. L. 100–223, title IV, § 402(a)(2), , 101 Stat. 1532
  6. 1990Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, § 11213(a)(2), (d)(1), , 104 Stat. 1388–432, 1388–435
  7. 1996Pub. L. 104–188, title I, § 1609(b), , 110 Stat. 1841
  8. 1997Pub. L. 105–2, § 2(b)(2), , 111 Stat. 5
  9. 1997Pub. L. 105–34, title X, § 1031(b)(2), , 111 Stat. 929
  10. 2007Pub. L. 110–161, div. K, title I, § 116(b)(2), , 121 Stat. 2381
  11. 2008Pub. L. 110–190, § 2(b)(2), , 122 Stat. 643
  12. 2008Pub. L. 110–253, § 2(b)(2), , 122 Stat. 2417
  13. 2008Pub. L. 110–330, § 2(b)(2), , 122 Stat. 3717
  14. 2009Pub. L. 111–12, § 2(b)(2), , 123 Stat. 1457
  15. 2009Pub. L. 111–69, § 2(b)(2), , 123 Stat. 2054
  16. 2009Pub. L. 111–116, § 2(b)(2), , 123 Stat. 3031
  17. 2010Pub. L. 111–153, § 2(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 1084
  18. 2010Pub. L. 111–161, § 2(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 1126
  19. 2010Pub. L. 111–197, § 2(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 1353
  20. 2010Pub. L. 111–216, title I, § 101(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 2349
  21. 2010Pub. L. 111–249, § 2(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 2627
  22. 2010Pub. L. 111–329, § 2(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 3566
  23. 2011Pub. L. 112–7, § 2(b)(2), , 125 Stat. 31
  24. 2011Pub. L. 112–16, § 2(b)(2), , 125 Stat. 218
  25. 2011Pub. L. 112–21, § 2(b)(2), , 125 Stat. 233
  26. 2011Pub. L. 112–27, § 2(b)(2), , 125 Stat. 270
  27. 2011Pub. L. 112–30, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 125 Stat. 357
  28. 2012Pub. L. 112–91, § 2(b)(2), , 126 Stat. 3
  29. 2012Pub. L. 112–95, title XI, § 1101(b)(2), , 126 Stat. 148
  30. 2015Pub. L. 114–55, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 129 Stat. 525
  31. 2016Pub. L. 114–141, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 130 Stat. 324
  32. 2016Pub. L. 114–190, title I, § 1202(b)(2), , 130 Stat. 619
  33. 2017Pub. L. 115–63, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 131 Stat. 1171
  34. 2018Pub. L. 115–141, div. M, title I, § 202(b)(2), , 132 Stat. 1048
  35. 2018Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title VIII, § 802(b)(2), , 132 Stat. 3429
  36. 2023Pub. L. 118–15, div. B, title II, § 2212(b)(2), , 137 Stat. 85
  37. 2023Pub. L. 118–34, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 137 Stat. 1115
  38. 2024Pub. L. 118–41, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 138 Stat. 23
  39. 2024Pub. L. 118–63, title XIII, § 1302(b)(2), , 138 Stat. 1433.
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(Added Pub. L. 91–258, title II, § 204, , 84 Stat. 239; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1904(a)(8), , 90 Stat. 1812; Pub. L. 96–298, § 1(b), , 94 Stat. 829; Pub. L. 97–248, title II, § 280(b), , 96 Stat. 564; Pub. L. 100–223, title IV, § 402(a)(2), , 101 Stat. 1532; Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, § 11213(a)(2), (d)(1), , 104 Stat. 1388–432, 1388–435; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, § 1609(b), , 110 Stat. 1841; Pub. L. 105–2, § 2(b)(2), , 111 Stat. 5; Pub. L. 105–34, title X, § 1031(b)(2), , 111 Stat. 929; Pub. L. 110–161, div. K, title I, § 116(b)(2), , 121 Stat. 2381; Pub. L. 110–190, § 2(b)(2), , 122 Stat. 643; Pub. L. 110–253, § 2(b)(2), , 122 Stat. 2417; Pub. L. 110–330, § 2(b)(2), , 122 Stat. 3717; Pub. L. 111–12, § 2(b)(2), , 123 Stat. 1457; Pub. L. 111–69, § 2(b)(2), , 123 Stat. 2054; Pub. L. 111–116, § 2(b)(2), , 123 Stat. 3031; Pub. L. 111–153, § 2(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 1084; Pub. L. 111–161, § 2(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 1126; Pub. L. 111–197, § 2(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 1353; Pub. L. 111–216, title I, § 101(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 2349; Pub. L. 111–249, § 2(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 2627; Pub. L. 111–329, § 2(b)(2), , 124 Stat. 3566; Pub. L. 112–7, § 2(b)(2), , 125 Stat. 31; Pub. L. 112–16, § 2(b)(2), , 125 Stat. 218; Pub. L. 112–21, § 2(b)(2), , 125 Stat. 233; Pub. L. 112–27, § 2(b)(2), , 125 Stat. 270; Pub. L. 112–30, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 125 Stat. 357; Pub. L. 112–91, § 2(b)(2), , 126 Stat. 3; Pub. L. 112–95, title XI, § 1101(b)(2), , 126 Stat. 148; Pub. L. 114–55, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 129 Stat. 525; Pub. L. 114–141, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 130 Stat. 324; Pub. L. 114–190, title I, § 1202(b)(2), , 130 Stat. 619; Pub. L. 115–63, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 131 Stat. 1171; Pub. L. 115–141, div. M, title I, § 202(b)(2), , 132 Stat. 1048; Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title VIII, § 802(b)(2), , 132 Stat. 3429; Pub. L. 118–15, div. B, title II, § 2212(b)(2), , 137 Stat. 85; Pub. L. 118–34, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 137 Stat. 1115; Pub. L. 118–41, title II, § 202(b)(2), , 138 Stat. 23; Pub. L. 118–63, title XIII, § 1302(b)(2), , 138 Stat. 1433.)

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