26 U.S.C. § 6712 - Failure to Disclose Treaty-based Return Positions

Current as of April 17, 2026

§ 6712. - Failure to Disclose Treaty-based Return Positions§ 6712. - Failure to Disclose Treaty-based Return Positions

§ 6711. - Failure by Tax-exempt Organization to Disclose That Certain Information or Service Available From Federal Government § 6713. - Disclosure or Use of Information by Preparers of Returns

(a) General rule

If a taxpayer fails to meet the requirements of section 6114, there is hereby imposed a penalty equal to $1,000 ($10,000 in the case of a C corporation) on each such failure.

(b) Authority to waive

The Secretary may waive all or any part of the penalty provided by this section on a showing by the taxpayer that there was reasonable cause for the failure and that the taxpayer acted in good faith.

(c) Penalty in addition to other penalties

The penalty imposed by this section shall be in addition to any other penalty imposed by law.

(Added Pub. L. 100–647, title I, § 1012(aa)(5)(B), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3532.)

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