26 USC 2051: Definition of taxable estate
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26 USC 2051: Definition of taxable estate Text contains those laws in effect on December 24, 2024
From Title 26-INTERNAL REVENUE CODESubtitle B-Estate and Gift TaxesCHAPTER 11-ESTATE TAXSubchapter A-Estates of Citizens or ResidentsPART IV-TAXABLE ESTATE

§2051. Definition of taxable estate

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 .)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

1978-Pub. L. 95–600 struck out "exemption and" after "gross estate the".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Pub. L. 95–600, title VII, §702(r)(5), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2939 , provided that: "The amendments made by this subsection [amending this section and sections 1016, 6324B, and 6698A of this title] shall apply to estates of decedents dying after December 31, 1976."