(a) In general.
         A person who is a tax return preparer of any return or claim for refund of tax under Chapter 42 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) shall be subject to penalties for failure to furnish a copy to the taxpayer under  section 6695(a) of the 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  § 1.6695-1 of this chapter.
     
    
        
        (b) Effective/applicability date.
         This section is applicable to returns and claims for refund filed after December 31, 2008.
     
    
        
            Code of Federal Regulations
        
        [T.D. 9436, 73 FR 78458, Dec. 22, 2008]