Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 26 : Section 6096


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 6096. Designation by individuals

    (a) In general
      Every individual (other than a nonresident alien) whose income
    tax liability for the taxable year is $3 or more may designate that
    $3 shall be paid over to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund in
    accordance with the provisions of section 9006(a). In the case of a
    joint return of husband and wife having an income tax liability of
    $6 or more, each spouse may designate that $3 shall be paid to the
    fund.
    (b) Income tax liability
      For purposes of subsection (a), the income tax liability of an
    individual for any taxable year is the amount of the tax imposed by
    chapter 1 on such individual for such taxable year (as shown on his
    return), reduced by the sum of the credits (as shown in his return)
    allowable under part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 (other than
    subpart C thereof).
    (c) Manner and time of designation
      A designation under subsection (a) may be made with respect to
    any taxable year - 
        (1) at the time of filing the return of the tax imposed by
      chapter 1 for such taxable year, or
        (2) at any other time (after the time of filing the return of
      the tax imposed by chapter 1 for such taxable year) specified in
      regulations prescribed by the Secretary.

    Such designation shall be made in such manner as the Secretary
    prescribes by regulations except that, if such designation is made
    at the time of filing the return of the tax imposed by chapter 1
    for such taxable year, such designation shall be made either on the
    first page of the return or on the page bearing the taxpayer's
    signature.



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