# 26 U.S.C. § 6101: Period covered by returns or other documents

> Federal · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6101

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 U.S.C. § 6101
- **Heading:** Period covered by returns or other documents
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 16, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 26—INTERNAL REVENUE CODE > Subtitle F—Procedure and Administration > CHAPTER 61—INFORMATION AND RETURNS > Subchapter B—Miscellaneous Provisions

## Text

When not otherwise provided for by this title, the Secretary may by regulations prescribe the period for which, or the date as of which, any return, statement, or other document required by this title or by regulations, shall be made.

( Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736 , 68A Stat. 753 ; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A) , Oct. 4, 1976 , 90 Stat. 1834 .)

## Nearby sections

- [26 U.S.C. § 6101 Period covered by returns or other documents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6101.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6102 Computations on returns or other documents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6102.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6103 Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6103.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6104 Publicity of information required from certain exempt organizations and certain trusts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6104.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6105 Confidentiality of information arising under treaty obligations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6105.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6106 Repealed. Pub. L. 94–455, title XII, § 1202(h)(1) , Oct. 4, 1976 , 90 Stat. 1688 ]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6106.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6107 Tax return preparer must furnish copy of return to taxpayer and must retain a copy or list](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6107.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6108 Statistical publications and studies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6108.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6109 Identifying numbers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6109.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6110 Public inspection of written determinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6110.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6111 Disclosure of reportable transactions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6111.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6112 Material advisors of reportable transactions must keep lists of advisees, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6112.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6113 Disclosure of nondeductibility of contributions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6113.md)
- [26 U.S.C. § 6114 Treaty-based return positions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6114.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t26_s6101. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.