2018 US Code
Title 26 - Internal Revenue Code
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
Chapter 76 - Judicial Proceedings
Subchapter A - Civil Actions by the United States
Sec. 7405 - Action for recovery of erroneous refunds

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Citation 26 U.S.C. § 7405 (2018)
Section Name ยง7405. Action for recovery of erroneous refunds
Section Text (a) Refunds after limitation period

Any portion of a tax imposed by this title, refund of which is erroneously made, within the meaning of section 6514, may be recovered by civil action brought in the name of the United States.

(b) Refunds otherwise erroneous

Any portion of a tax imposed by this title which has been erroneously refunded (if such refund would not be considered as erroneous under section 6514) may be recovered by civil action brought in the name of the United States.

(c) Interest

For provision relating to interest on erroneous refunds, see section 6602.

(d) Periods of limitation

For periods of limitations on actions under this section, see section 6532(b).

Source Credit

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 874.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle F - Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 76 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Subchapter A - Civil Actions by the United States
Sec. 7405 - Action for recovery of erroneous refunds
Contains section 7405
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
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