Entry of premises for examination of taxable objects
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Title
26 — Internal Revenue Code
Chapter
STF/CH78
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17
Section Text
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(a) Entry during dayThe Secretary may enter, in the daytime, any building or place where any articles or objects subject to tax are made, produced, or kept, so far as it may be necessary for the purpose of examining said articles or objects.
(b) Entry at nightWhen such premises are open at night, the Secretary may enter them while so open, in the performance of his official duties.
(c) PenaltiesFor penalty for refusal to permit entry or examination, see section 7342.
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 903; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments1976—Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.
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