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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Failure to register or reregister.--Every person who is required to register or reregister under section 4101 and fails to do so shall pay a penalty in addition to the tax (if any).
(b) Amount of penalty.--The amount of the penalty under subsection (a) shall be--
(1) $10,000 for each initial failure to register or reregister, and
(2) $1,000 for each day thereafter such person fails to register or reregister.
(c) Reasonable cause exception.--No penalty shall be imposed under this section with respect to any failure if it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 26 U.S.C. § 6719 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 26. Internal Revenue Code § 6719. Failure to register or reregister - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-26-internal-revenue-code/26-usc-sect-6719/
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