Title 26 — Internal Revenue CodeRelease 119-73
§7457 Witness fees
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Summary
People called to testify or whose deposition is taken under tax rules get the same witness fees and mileage as witnesses in U.S. courts. The Secretary pays those fees and deposition costs from funds for collecting internal revenue taxes (and may pay in advance); otherwise the calling party pays under Tax Court rules.
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Title 26, §7457
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(a)Any witness summoned or whose deposition is taken under section 7456 shall receive the same fees and mileage as witnesses in courts of the United States.
(b)Such fees and mileage and the expenses of taking any such deposition shall be paid as follows:
(1)In the case of witnesses for the Secretary, such payments shall be made by the Secretary out of any moneys appropriated for the collection of internal revenue taxes, and may be made in advance.
(2)In the case of any other witnesses, such payments shall be made, subject to rules prescribed by the Tax Court, by the party at whose instance the witness appears or the deposition is taken.
Legislative History
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Amendments
1976—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.
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26 U.S.C. § 7457
Title 26 — Internal Revenue Code
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73