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What is NYC AC § 20-741?

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This section mandates that tax preparers maintain accurate records to support their identification and qualification statements. An affidavit can suffice in place of other records if necessary. The records must be available for inspection by the commissioner. Applies to tax preparers operating in New York City.

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§ 20-741 Records.

AC § 20-741

No tax preparer shall intentionally misstate or misrepresent any information relating to his or her education, training or experience on an identification and qualification statement. A tax preparer shall maintain records to substantiate all of the information contained on such a statement; provided, however, that an affidavit signed by the tax preparer indicating that the information contained on a statement is true shall be sufficient to substantiate any information if other records are not available. Such records and/or affidavit shall be kept on file on the business premises and shall be presented on demand for inspection by the commissioner.

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