When there is a direct conflict between an Internal Revenue Code section and a treaty provision, the most recent item takes precedence.

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According to the "last in time" rule, when there is a direct conflict between a provision of a U.S. treaty and a statute (such as an Internal Revenue Code section), the one that is more recent in time prevails over the earlier one.

When There Is a Direct Conflict Between an Internal Revenue