Pre-Enactment Interest Law and Legal Definition
(i) “In general, the term "pre-enactment interest" means any interest in a passive activity held by a taxpayer on the date of the enactment of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 [enacted Oct. 22, 1986], and at all times thereafter.
(ii) Binding contract exception - For purposes of clause (i), any interest acquired after such date of enactment pursuant to a written binding contract in effect on such date, and at all times thereafter, shall be treated as held on such date.
(iii) Interest in activities - The term "pre-enactment interest" shall not include an interest in a passive activity unless such activity was being conducted on such date of enactment. The preceding sentence shall not apply to an activity commencing after such date if--
(I) the property used in such activity is acquired pursuant to a written binding contract in effect on August 16, 1986, and at all times thereafter, or
(II) construction of property used in such activity began on or before August 16, 1986.” (26 USCS § 469)
Legal Definition list
- Pre-emptive Rights
- Pre-dispute ADR Contract Clause
- Pre-Disposition Report (Juvenile)
- Pre-Contract Contract
- Pre-Columbian Monumental or Architectural Sculpture or Mural
- Pre-Enactment Interest
- Pre-Existing Business Relationship
- Pre-existing Medical Condition
- Pre-existing Modified Supplementary Safety Measure
- Pre-existing Supplementary Safety Measure
- Pre-foreclosure Sale
