Title 26, Internal Revenue CodeRelease 119-102
§212 Expenses for Production of Income
Title 26 › Subtitle A — Income Taxes › CHAPTER 1 — NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES › Subchapter B — Computation of Taxable Income › PART VII — ADDITIONAL ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS › § 212
Summary
Individuals may deduct normal, necessary expenses paid that year for three things: earning or collecting income; managing property that makes income; or figuring, paying, or getting back taxes.
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Title 26, §212
Internal Revenue Code, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a deduction all the ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred during the taxable year—
(1)for the production or collection of income;
(2)for the management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for the production of income; or
(3)in connection with the determination, collection, or refund of any tax.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Denial of Deduction for Amounts Paid or Incurred on Judgments in Suits Brought To Recover Price Increases in Purchase of New Principal ResidenceNo deductions to be allowed in computing taxable income for two-thirds of any amount paid or incurred on a judgment entered against any person in a suit brought under section 208(b) of Pub. L. 94–12, see section 208(c) of Pub. L. 94–12, set out as a note under section 44 of this title.
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Citation
26 U.S.C. § 212
Title 26, Internal Revenue Code
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102