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Code · U.S. Code · Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE · CHAPTER 11— ESTATE TAX · Subchapter A— Estates of Citizens or Residents · § 2051

§ 2051. Definition of taxable estate

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For purposes of the tax imposed by section 2001, the value of the taxable estate shall be determined by deducting from the value of the gross estate the deductions provided for in this part.
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 388; Pub. L. 95–600, title VII, § 702(r)(2), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2938.)
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  • Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736
  • 68A Stat. 388
  • Pub. L. 95–600, title VII, § 702(r)(2)
  • 92 Stat. 2938
  • Pub. L. 95–600
  • Pub. L. 95–600, title VII, § 702(r)(5)
  • 92 Stat. 2939
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§ 2051
Definition of taxable estate
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ActAug. 16, 1954, ch. 736
Stat.68A Stat. 388
Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–600, title VII, § 702(r)(2)
Stat.92 Stat. 2938
Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–600
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