# Method of Accounting for Gains and Losses on Shares in Money Market Funds; Broker Returns With Respect to Sales of Shares in Money Market Funds
> **IRS** · Final regulations. · Published 2016-07-08 · Effective 2016-07-08 · 81 FR 44508
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-16149
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** IRS
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 44508
- **CFR reference:** 26 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 2016-07-08
- **Effective date:** 2016-07-08
- **Treasury docket:** TD 9774
## Abstract

This document contains final regulations that provide a simplified method of accounting for gains and losses on shares in money market funds (MMFs). The final regulations also provide guidance regarding information reporting requirements for shares in MMFs. The final regulations respond to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules that change the amount for which certain MMF shares are distributed, redeemed, and repurchased. The final regulations affect MMFs and their shareholders.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/08/2016-16149/method-of-accounting-for-gains-and-losses-on-shares-in-money-market-funds-broker-returns-with)
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