(a) In general.
         A person who is a tax return preparer of any return or claim for refund of any tax to which this  part 40 applies shall be subject to penalties  for failure to furnish a copy to the taxpayer under  section 6695(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), failure to sign the return under  section 6695(b) of the Code, failure to furnish an identification number under  section 6695(c) of the Code, failure to retain a copy or list under  section 6695(d) of the Code, failure to file a correct information return under  section 6695(e) of the Code, and negotiation of a check under  section 6695(f) of the Code, in the manner stated in  § 6695-1 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 78455, Dec. 22, 2008; 74 FR 5106, Jan. 29, 2009]