Section 7520 interest rates

 

To be used to value certain charitable interests in trusts. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code 7520, the interest rate for a particular month is the rate that is 120 percent of the applicable federal midterm rate (compounded annually) for the month in which the valuation date falls. That rate is then rounded to the nearest two-tenths of one percent. For example, the rate that is 120 percent of the applicable federal rate (compounded annually) for January 2026 is 4.57 percent. That rate is then rounded to the nearest two-tenths of one percent or 4.6 percent for purposes of IRC 7520.

Valuation month120% of applicable federal midterm rateSection 7520 interest rateRevenue ruling
January 20264.574.6Rev. Rul. 2026-2
February 20264.634.6Rev. Rul. 2026-3
March 20264.724.8Rev. Rul. 2026-6
April 20264.594.6Rev. Rul. 2026-7
May 20264.915.0Rev. Rul. 2026-9
June 20264.975.0Rev. Rul. 2026-11

For prior years' rates, please refer to Section 7520 interest rates for prior years. Also, see the index of Applicable federal rates (AFRs) rulings.