INCOME TAX

Rev. Rul. 2012–28, page 476. Federal rates; adjusted federal rates; adjusted federal long-term rate and the long-term exempt rate. For purposes of sections 382, 642, 1274, 1288, and other sections of the Code, tables set forth the rates for October 2012.

Notice 2012–62, page 489. Extension of replacement period for livestock sold on account of drought. This notice explains the circumstances under which the 4-year replacement period under section 1033(e)(2) of the Code is extended for livestock sold on account of drought. The Appendix to this notice contains a list of the counties that experienced exceptional, extreme, or severe drought during the preceding 12-month period ending August 31, 2012. Taxpayers may use this list to determine if an extension is available.