Title 26 — Internal Revenue CodeRelease 119-73
§6165 Bonds Where Time to Pay Tax or Deficiency Has Been Extended
Title 26 › Subtitle Subtitle F— Procedure and Administration › Chapter 62— TIME AND PLACE FOR PAYING TAX › Subchapter B— Extensions of Time for Payment › § 6165
Summary
When the IRS gives you extra time to pay a tax or a deficiency, it can require you to post a bond as a condition. The bond cannot exceed double the amount covered by the extension, and it guarantees you will pay according to the extension's terms.
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Title 26, §6165
Internal Revenue Code — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In the event the Secretary grants any extension of time within which to pay any tax or any deficiency therein, the Secretary may require the taxpayer to furnish a bond in such amount (not exceeding double the amount with respect to which the extension is granted) conditioned upon the payment of the amount extended in accordance with the terms of such extension.
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1976—Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.
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26 U.S.C. § 6165
Title 26 — Internal Revenue Code
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73