Skip to content
ChatProjectCodes

CHAPTER 64— COLLECTION›Subchapter A— General Provisions

§ 6303. Notice and demand for tax

26 U.S.C. Subtitle F — Procedure and Administration (Internal Revenue Code) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · United States

(a) General rule

Where it is not otherwise provided by this title, the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable, and within 60 days, after the making of an assessment of a tax pursuant to section 6203, give notice to each person liable for the unpaid tax, stating the amount and demanding payment thereof. Such notice shall be left at the dwelling or usual place of business of such person, or shall be sent by mail to such person’s last known address.

(b) Assessment prior to last date for payment

(1) In general

Except where the Secretary believes collection would be jeopardized by delay, if any tax is assessed prior to the last date prescribed for payment of such tax, payment of such tax shall not be demanded under subsection (a) until after such date.

(2) Postponement by reason of disaster, significant fire, or terroristic or military actions

For purposes of paragraph (1), the last date prescribed for payment of any tax shall be determined after taking into account any period disregarded under section 7508A.

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 775; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 119–64, § 2(b)(1), Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1984.)

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code
Export this section
▸Contents — 26 U.S.C. Subtitle F — Procedure and Administration (Internal Revenue Code)
26 U.S.C. Subtitle F — Procedure and Administration (Internal Revenue Code)

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.