Title 26 — Internal Revenue CodeRelease 119-73not60
§7486 Refund, Credit, or Abatement of Amounts Disallowed
Title 26 › Subtitle Subtitle F— Procedure and Administration › Chapter 76— JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS › Subchapter D— Court Review of Tax Court Decisions › § 7486
Summary
If a higher court disallows a Tax Court deficiency and no bond stayed assessment or collection, disallowed amount must be credited or refunded or the collection canceled.
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Title 26, §7486
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In cases where assessment or collection has not been stayed by the filing of a bond, then if the amount of the deficiency determined by the Tax Court is disallowed in whole or in part by the court of review, the amount so disallowed shall be credited or refunded to the taxpayer, without the making of claim therefor, or, if collection has not been made, shall be abated.
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26 U.S.C. § 7486
Title 26 — Internal Revenue Code
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60