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§ 1359. Disposition of qualifying vessels
(a) In general
(b) Period within which property must be replaced
The period referred to in subsection (a) shall be the period beginning one year prior to the disposition of the qualifying vessel and ending—
(1) 3 years after the close of the first taxable year in which the gain is realized, or
(2) subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified by the Secretary, on such later date as the Secretary may designate on application by the taxpayer.
Such application shall be made at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may by regulations prescribe.
(c) Application of section to noncorporate operators
(d) Time for assessment of deficiency attributable to gain
If a qualifying vessel operator has made the election provided in subsection (a), then—
(1) the statutory period for the assessment of any deficiency, for any taxable year in which any part of the gain is realized, attributable to such gain shall not expire prior to the expiration of 3 years from the date the Secretary is notified by such operator (in such manner as the Secretary may by regulations prescribe) of the replacement qualifying vessel or of an intention not to replace, and
(2) such deficiency may be assessed before the expiration of such 3-year period notwithstanding the provisions of section 6212(c) or the provisions of any other law or rule of law which would otherwise prevent such assessment.
(e) Basis of replacement qualifying vessel
(Added Pub. L. 108–357, title II, § 248(a), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1456.)