Public Law 119-102 (07/12/2026) , except 119-101

26 U.S.C. § 7001

Collection of foreign items

Section text and notes

(a)

License

All persons undertaking as a matter of business or for profit the collection of foreign payments of interest or dividends by means of coupons, checks, or bills of exchange shall obtain a license from the Secretary and shall be subject to such regulations enabling the Government to obtain the information required under subtitle A (relating to income taxes) as the Secretary shall prescribe.

(b)

Penalty for failure to obtain license

For penalty for failure to obtain the license provided for in this section, see section 7231.

Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736 68A Stat. 845 Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A)90 Stat. 1834 (, ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 94–4551976—Subsec. (a). struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.