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(d) USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER.-The social security account number issued to an individual for purposes of section 205 (c) (2) (A) of the Social Security Act shall, except as shall otherwise be specified under regulations of the Secretary, be used as the identifying number for such individual for purposes of this title.

CHAPTER 62-TIME AND PLACE FOR PAYING TAX

SEC. 6151. TIME AND PLACE FOR PAYING TAX SHOWN ON RETURNS.

(a) GENERAL RULE.-Except as otherwise provided in this section, when a return of tax is required under this title or regulations, the person required to make such return shall, without assessment or notice and demand from the Secretary, pay such tax to the internal revenue officer with whom the return is filed, and shall pay such tax at the time and place fixed for filing the return (determined without regard to any extension of time for filing the return).

SEC. 6152. INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS.

(a) PRIVILEGE TO ELECT TO MAKE INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS.—

(3) EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO UNEMPLOYMENT TAX.-[Repealed.] (b) DATES PRESCRIBED FOR PAYMENTS OF INSTALLMENTS.—

(1) FOUR INSTALLMENTS.-In any case (other than payment of estimated income tax) in which the tax may be paid in four installments, the first installment shall be paid on the date prescribed for the payment of the tax, the second installment shall be paid on or before 3 months, the third installment on or before 6 months, and the fourth installment on or before 9 months, after such date.

(2) TWO INSTALLMENTS.-In any case (other than payment of estimated income tax) in which the tax may be paid in two installments, the first installment shall be paid on the date prescribed for the payment of the tax, and the second installment shall be paid on or before 3 months after such date.

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SEC. 6155. PAYMENT ON NOTICE AND DEMAND.

(a) GENERAL RULE.-Upon receipt of notice and demand from the Secretary, there shall be paid at the place and time stated in such notice the amount of any tax (including any interest, additional amounts, additions to tax, and assessable penalties) stated in such notice and demands.

SEC. 6161. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PAYING TAX. (a) AMOUNT DETERMINED BY TAXPAYER ON RETURN.—

(1) GENERAL RULE.--The Secretary, except as otherwise provided in this title, may extend the time for payment of the amount of the tax shown, or required to be shown, on any return or declaration required under authority of this title (or any installment thereof), for a reasonable period not to exceed 6 months (12 months in the case of estate tax) from the date fixed for payment thereof. Such extension may exceed 6 months in the case of a taxpayer who is abroad.

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(4) Erroneous credit under section 39 or 43.-If on any return or claim for refund of income taxes under subtitle A there is an overstatement of the credit allowable by section 39 (relating to certain uses of gasoline, special fuels, and lubricating oil) or section 43 (relating to earned income), the amount so overstated which is allowed against the tax shown on the return or which is allowed as a credit or refund may be assessed by the Secretary in the same manner as in the case of a mathematical error appearing upon the return.1

SEC. 6205 SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN

EMPLOYMENT TAXES.

(a) ADJUSTMENT OF TAX.—

(1) GENERAL RULE.-If less than the correct amount of tax imposed by section 3101, 3111, 3201, 3221, or 3402 is paid with respect to any payment of wages or compensation, proper adjustments, with respect to both the tax and the amount to be deducted, shall be made, without interest, in such manner and at such times the Secretary may by regulation prescribe.

(2) UNITED STATES AS EMPLOYER. For purposes of this subsection, in the case of remuneration received from the United

1 Section 6201 (a) (4) was amended by section 204 (b) (2) of Public Law 94-12.

States or a wholly-owned instrumentality thereof during any calendar year, each head of a Federal agency or instrumentality who makes a return pursuant to section 3122 and each agent, designated by the head of a Federal agency or instrumentality, who makes a return pursuant to such section shall be deemed a separate employer.

(3) GUAM OR AMERICAN SAMOA AS EMPLOYER.-For purposes of this subsection, in the case of remuneration received during any calendar year from the Government of Guam, the Government of American Samoa, a political subdivision of either, or any instrumentality of any one or more of the foregoing which is wholly owned thereby, the Governor of Guam, the Governor of American Samoa, and each agent designated by either who makes a return pursuant to section 3125 shall be deemed a separate employer.

(4) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AS EMPLOYER.-For purposes of this subsection, in the case of remuneration received during any calendar year from the District of Columbia or any instrumentality which is wholly owned thereby, the Mayor of the District of Columbia and each agent designated by him who makes a return pursuant to section 3125 shall be deemed a separate employer. (b) UNDERPAYMENTS.-If less than the correct amount of tax imposed by section 3101, 3111, 3201, 3221, or 3402 is paid or deducted with respect to any payment of wages or compensation and the underpayment cannot be adjusted under subsection (a) of this section, the amount of the underpayment shall be assessed and collected in such manner and at such times (subject to the statute of limitations properly applicable thereto) as the Secretary may by regulations prescribe.

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The Secretary shall collect the taxes imposed by the internal revenue laws.

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SEC. 6302. MODE OR TIME OF COLLECTION.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT BY REGULATIONS.-If the mode or time for collecting any tax is not provided for by this title, the Secretary may establish the same by regulations.

(b) DISCRETIONARY METHOD.-Whether or not the method of collecting any tax imposed by chapters 21, 31, 32, 33, section 4481 of chapter 36, section 4501 (a) of chapter 37 is specifically provided for by this title, any such tax may, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, be collected by means of returns, stamps, coupons, tickets, books, or such other reasonable devices or methods as may be necessary or helpful in securing a complete and proper collection of the tax.

(c) USE OF GOVERNMENT DEPOSITARIES.—The Secretary may authorize Federal Reserve banks, and incorporated banks or trust companies which are depositaries or financial agents of the United States, to receive any tax imposed under the internal revenue laws, in such manner, at such times, and under such conditions as he may prescribe; and he shall prescribe the manner, times, and conditions under the receipt of such tax by such banks and trust companies is to be treated as payment of such tax to the Secretary.

SEC. 6303. NOTICE AND DEMAND FOR TAX.

(a) GENERAL RULE.-Where it is not otherwise provided by this title, the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable, and within 60 days, after the making of an assessment of a tax pursuant to section 6203, give notice to each person liable for the unpaid tax, stating the amount and demanding payment thereof. Such notice shall be left at the dwelling or usual place of business of such person or shall be sent by mail to such person's last known address.

(b) ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO LAST DATE FOR PAYMENT.-Except where the Secretary believes collection would be jeopardized by delay, if any tax is assessed prior to the last date prescribed for payment of such tax, payment of such tax shall not be demanded under subsection (a) until after such date.

SEC. 6305. COLLECTION OF CERTAIN LIABILITY.

(a) IN GENERAL.-Upon receiving a certification from the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, under section 452 (b) of the Social Security Act with respect to any individual, the Secretary shall assess and collect the amount certified by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, in the same manner, with the same powers, and (except as provided in this section) subject to the same limitations as if such amount were a tax imposed by subtitle C the collection of which would be jeopardized by delay, except that

(1) no interest or penalties shall be assessed or collected, (2) for such purposes, paragraphs (4), (6), and (8) of section 6334(a) (relating to property exempt from levy) shall not apply,

(3) there shall be exempt from levy so much of the salary, wages, or other income of an individual as is being withheld therefrom in garnishment pursuant to a judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction for the support of his minor children, and

(4) in the case of the first assessment against an individual for delinquency under a court order against such individual for a particular person or persons, the collection shall be stayed for a period of 60 days immediately following notice and demand as described in section 6303.

(b) REVIEW OF ASSESSMENTS AND COLLECTIONS.-No court of the United States, whether established under article I or article III of the Constitution, shall have jurisdiction of any action, whether legal or equitable, brought to restrain or review the assessment and collection of amounts by the Secretary or his delegate under subsection (a), nor shall any such assessment and collection be subject to review by the Secretary in any proceeding. This subsection does not preclude any legal, equitable, or administrative action against the State by an individual in any State court or before any State agency to determine his liability for any amount assessed against him and collected, or to recover any such amount collected from him, under this section.

SEC. 6313. FRACTIONAL PARTS OF A CENT.

In the payment of any tax imposed by this title, a fractional part of a cent shall be disregarded unless it amounts to one-half cent or more, in which case it shall be increased to 1 cent.

SEC. 6314. RECEIPTS FOR TAXES.

(a) GENERAL RULE.-The Secretary shall, upon request, give receipts for all sums collected by him, excepting only when the same are in payment for stamps sold and delivered; but no receipt shall be issued in lieu of a stamp representing a tax.

SEC. 6331. LEVY AND DISTRAINT.

(a) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OR DELEGATE.-If any person liable to pay any tax neglects or refuses to pay the same within 10 days after notice and demand, it shall be lawful for the Secretary to collect such tax (and such further sum as shall be sufficient to cover the expenses of the levy) by levy upon all property and rights to property

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