GovInfo.gov Releases 1997 Edition of Title 26, Volume 4 of the Code of Federal Regulations
We are pleased to announce the release of a significant historical resource on GovInfo.gov: the 1997 annual edition of Title 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically Volume 4. This release, published on August 26, 2025, at 2:58 PM, provides a valuable snapshot of U.S. federal tax law as it stood nearly three decades ago.
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Title 26 of the CFR pertains to Internal Revenue, encompassing the vast body of regulations governing federal taxation. Volume 4, in particular, within the 1997 edition, would have covered specific sections of these important tax regulations.
The availability of this archived volume on GovInfo.gov is a testament to the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s (GPO) commitment to making historical federal documents accessible to the public. This release allows researchers, legal professionals, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of U.S. tax policy to delve into the regulatory landscape of 1997.
Understanding past regulations can be crucial for several reasons. It can shed light on the context and intent behind subsequent legislative changes, assist in the interpretation of historical tax filings or disputes, and provide valuable data for economic and historical research. For those studying tax law, this publication offers an opportunity to examine the specific rules and guidance that taxpayers and tax professionals operated under during that period.
GovInfo.gov, as the official source for U.S. government publications, continues to be an invaluable resource for accessing both current and historical federal information. The addition of this 1997 CFR volume enhances the already comprehensive collection available on the platform.
We encourage all interested parties to explore this newly released historical document on GovInfo.gov to gain insights into the federal tax regulations of 1997.
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