### Question
How is the "special trial judge” means a judicial officer appointed pursuant to section 7443A, including any individual receiving an annuity under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code, whether or not performing judicial duties under section 7443B.[1](#7448_1_target)


(6) The term “special trial judge's salary” means the salary of a special trial judge received under section 7443A(d), any amount received as an annuity under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code, and compensation received under section 7443B.[1](#7448_1_target)


(7) The term “survivors annuity fund" defined?


### Answer
The term **special trial judge” means a judicial officer appointed pursuant to section 7443A, including any individual receiving an annuity under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code, whether or not performing judicial duties under section 7443B.[1](#7448_1_target)


(6) The term “special trial judge's salary” means the salary of a special trial judge received under section 7443A(d), any amount received as an annuity under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code, and compensation received under section 7443B.[1](#7448_1_target)


(7) The term “survivors annuity fund** is defined in *26 U.S.C. § 7448* as follows -

> the Tax Court judges survivors annuity fund established by this section

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 7448*
  - Heading: **Subtitle F-Procedure and Administration > CHAPTER 76-JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS > Subchapter C-The Tax Court > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND JURISDICTION**

