(a) In general.
         A person who is a signing tax return preparer of any return or claim for refund of any tax to which this  part 40 applies shall furnish a completed copy of the return or claim for refund to the taxpayer and retain a completed copy or record in the manner stated in  § 1.6107-1 of this chapter.
     
    
        
        (b) Effective/applicability date.
         This section is applicable for returns and claims for refund filed after December 31, 2008.
     
    
        
            Code of Federal Regulations
        
        [T.D. 9436, 73 FR 78454, Dec. 22, 2008; 74 FR 5105, Jan. 29, 2009]