Section 1.6071-1(b) requires that when a taxpayer files a late return for a short period, proof of unusual circumstances for late filing must be given to the District Director. Section 1.6072(b),(c),(d), and (e) of the IRC deals with the filing dates of certain corporate returns. Regulation section 1.6072-2 provides additional information concerning these filing dates. The information is used to insure timely filing of corporate income tax returns.
US Code:
26 USC 6072(b)
Name of Law: Returns of corporations.
US Code:
26 USC 6071
Name of Law: Time for filing returns and other documents.
US Code:
26 USC 6072(c)
Name of Law: Returns by certain nonresident alien individuals and foreign corporations.
US Code:
26 USC 6072(d)
Name of Law: Returns of cooperative associations.
US Code:
26 USC 6072(e)
Name of Law: Organizations exempt from taxation under section 501(c).
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