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Code · U.S. Code · Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE · CHAPTER 1— NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES · Subchapter B— Computation of Taxable Income · § 212

§ 212. Expenses for production of income

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In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a deduction all the ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred during the taxable year—
(1)for the production or collection of income;
(2)for the management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for the production of income; or
(3)in connection with the determination, collection, or refund of any tax.
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 69.)
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  • Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736
  • 68A Stat. 69
  • section 208(b) of Pub. L. 94–12
  • section 208(c) of Pub. L. 94–12
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§ 212
Expenses for production of income
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ActAug. 16, 1954, ch. 736
Stat.68A Stat. 69
Pub. L.section 208(b) of Pub. L. 94–12
Pub. L.section 208(c) of Pub. L. 94–12
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