### Question
How does the law define significant possession income?


### Answer
Under *26 U.S.C. § 936*, **significant possession income** is defined as:

> possession income which exceeds 2 percent of the possession income of the taxpayer for the taxable year (of the period of 6 taxable years ending with the first taxable year ending on or after October 14, 1995) having the greatest possession income

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 936*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter N-Tax Based on Income From Sources Within or Without the United States > PART III-INCOME FROM SOURCES WITHOUT THE UNITED STATES > Subpart D-Possessions of the United States**

