Internal Revenue Code (Title 26 U.S.C.)

26 U.S.C. § 7401

Authorization

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No civil action for the collection or recovery of taxes, or of any fine, penalty, or forfeiture, shall be commenced unless the Secretary authorizes or sanctions the proceedings and the Attorney General or his delegate directs that the action be commenced.

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  15. 7403 · Action to enforce lien or to subject property to payment of tax
  16. 7404 · Authority to bring civil action for estate taxes
  17. 7405 · Action for recovery of erroneous refunds
  18. 7406 · Disposition of judgments and moneys recovered
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