### Question
How does Determination of Tax Liability define cooperative electric company?


### Answer
Under *26 U.S.C. § 54*, **cooperative electric company** is defined as:

> a mutual or cooperative electric company described in section 501(c)(12) or section 1381(a)(2)(C), or a not-for-profit electric utility which has received a loan or loan guarantee under the Rural Electrification Act

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 54*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter A-Determination of Tax Liability > PART IV-CREDITS AGAINST TAX > Subpart H-Nonrefundable Credit to Holders of Certain Bonds**

