(1) For deductions of estates and trusts, in lieu of the exemptions under section 151, see section 642(b).
(2) For exemptions of nonresident aliens, see section 873(b)(3).
(3) For determination of marital status, see section 7703.
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 45, § 154; Pub. L. 89–809, title I, § 103(c)(2), Nov. 13, 1966, 80 Stat. 1551; renumbered § 153 and amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1901(b)(7)(A)(i), (C), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1794; Pub. L. 99–514, title XII, § 1272(d)(7), title XIII, § 1301(j)(8), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2594, 2658; Pub. L. 108–311, title II, § 207(14), Oct. 4, 2004, 118 Stat. 1177.)
Editorial Notes
Prior ProvisionsA prior section 153, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 45, related to determination of marital status, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1901(b)(7)(A)(i), (d), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1794, 1803, applicable with respect to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1976. See section 143 of this title.
Amendments2004—Pars. (1) to (4). Pub. L. 108–311 redesignated pars. (2) to (4) as (1) to (3), respectively, and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “For definitions of ‘husband’ and ‘wife’, as used in section 152(b)(4), see section 7701(a)(17).”
1986—Par. (4). Pub. L. 99–514, § 1272(d)(7), redesignated par. (5) as (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: “For exemptions of citizens deriving income mainly from sources within possessions of the United States, see section 931(e).”
Par. (5). Pub. L. 99–514, § 1272(d)(7), redesignated par. (5) as (4).
Pub. L. 99–514, § 1301(j)(8), substituted “section 7703” for “section 143”.
1976—Par. (5). Pub. L. 94–455, § 1901(b)(7)(C), added par. (5).
1966—Par. (3). Pub. L. 89–809 substituted “873(b)(3)” for “873(d)”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2004 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 108–311 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2004, see section 208 of Pub. L. 108–311, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
Effective Date of 1986 AmendmentAmendment by section 1272(d)(7) of Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1986, with certain exceptions and qualifications, see section 1277 of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as a note under section 931 of this title.
Amendment by section 1301(j)(8) of Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to bonds issued after Aug. 15, 1986, except as otherwise provided, see sections 1311 to 1318 of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as an Effective Date; Transitional Rules note under section 141 of this title.
Effective Date of 1976 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 94–455 applicable with respect to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1976, see section 1901(d) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
Effective Date of 1966 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 89–809 applicable with respect to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1966, see section 103(n)(1) of Pub. L. 89–809, set out as a note under section 871 of this title.