26 USC 6039F - Notice of large gifts received from foreign persons

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 05, 2024

§ 6039F.

Notice of large gifts received from foreign persons

(a)

In general

(b)

Foreign gift

(c)

Penalty for failure to file information

(1)

In general

If a United States person fails to furnish the information required by subsection (a) with respect to any foreign gift within the time prescribed therefor (including extensions)—

(A)

the tax consequences of the receipt of such gift shall be determined by the Secretary, and

(B)

such United States person shall pay (upon notice and demand by the Secretary and in the same manner as tax) an amount equal to 5 percent of the amount of such foreign gift for each month for which the failure continues (not to exceed 25 percent of such amount in the aggregate).

(2)

Reasonable cause exception

(d)

Cost-of-living adjustment

(e)

Regulations

(Added Pub. L. 104–188, title I, § 1905(a), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1913; amended Pub. L. 115–97, title I, § 11002(d)(13), Dec. 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 2062.)

cite as: 26 USC 6039F