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Code · U.S. Code · Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE · CHAPTER 53— MACHINE GUNS, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND CERTAIN OTHER FIREARMS · Subchapter B— General Provisions and Exemptions · § 5851

§ 5851. Special (occupational) tax exemption

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(a)Business with United States Any person required to pay special (occupational) tax under section 5801 shall be relieved from payment of that tax if he establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that his business is conducted exclusively with, or on behalf of, the United States or any department, independent establishment, or agency thereof. The Secretary may relieve any person manufacturing firearms for, or on behalf of, the United States from compliance with any provision of this chapter in the conduct of such business.
(b)Application The exemption provided for in subsection
(a)of this section may be obtained by filing with the Secretary an application on such form and containing such information as may by regulations be prescribed. The exemptions must thereafter be renewed on or before July 1 of each year. Approval of the application by the Secretary shall entitle the applicant to the exemptions stated on the approved application.
(Added Pub. L. 90–618, title II, § 201, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1233; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)
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  • Pub. L. 90–618, title II, § 201
  • 82 Stat. 1233
  • Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A)
  • 90 Stat. 1834
  • act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736
  • 68A Stat. 728
  • Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 203(h)(1)
  • 72 Stat. 1428
  • Pub. L. 90–618
  • 68A Stat. 722
  • Pub. L. 94–455
  • section 207 of Pub. L. 90–618
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§ 5851
Special (occupational) tax exemption
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 90–618, title II, § 201
Stat.82 Stat. 1233
Pub. L.Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A)
Stat.90 Stat. 1834
Actact Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736
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