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26 U.S.C. 6202: Establishment by regulations of mode or time of assessmentText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 26-INTERNAL REVENUE CODECHAPTER 63-ASSESSMENT

§6202. Establishment by regulations of mode or time of assessment

If the mode or time for the assessment of any internal revenue tax (including interest, additional amounts, additions to the tax, and assessable penalties) is not otherwise provided for, the Secretary may establish the same by regulations.

( Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736 , 68A Stat. 768 ; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A) , Oct. 4, 1976 , 90 Stat. 1834 .)

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1976⁠—Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary”.