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Code · U.S. Code · Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE · CHAPTER 33— FACILITIES AND SERVICES · Subchapter C— Transportation by Air · § 4272

§ 4272. Definition of taxable transportation, etc.

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(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, 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.
(Added Pub. L. 91–258, title II, § 204, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 240; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)
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  • Pub. L. 91–258, title II, § 204
  • 84 Stat. 240
  • Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A)
  • 90 Stat. 1834
  • Pub. L. 85–475, § 4(a)
  • 72 Stat. 260
  • section 4(c) of Pub. L. 85–475
  • act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736
  • 68A Stat. 507
  • Pub. L. 94–455
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§ 4272
Definition of taxable transportation, etc.
Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–258, title II, § 204
Stat.84 Stat. 240
Pub. L.Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A)
Stat.90 Stat. 1834
Pub. L.Pub. L. 85–475, § 4(a)
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