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26 U.S.C. 6903: Notice of fiduciary relationshipText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 26-INTERNAL REVENUE CODECHAPTER 71-TRANSFEREES AND FIDUCIARIES
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§6903. Notice of fiduciary relationship

(a)  Rights and obligations of fiduciary

Upon notice to the Secretary that any person is acting for another person in a fiduciary capacity, such fiduciary shall assume the powers, rights, duties, and privileges of such other person in respect of a tax imposed by this title (except as otherwise specifically provided and except that the tax shall be collected from the estate of such other person), until notice is given that the fiduciary capacity has terminated.

(b)  Manner of notice

Notice under this section shall be given in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.

( Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736 , 68A Stat. 843 ; 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” wherever appearing.