(a) In general.
         A person who is a tax return preparer of any return or claim for refund of tax under chapter 41 of subtitle D of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) shall be subject to penalties under  section 6694(b) of the Code in the manner stated in  § 1.6694-3 of this chapter.
     
    
        
        (b) Effective/applicability date.
         This section is applicable to returns and claims for refund filed, and advice provided, after December 31, 2008.
     
    
        
            Code of Federal Regulations
        
        [T.D. 9436, 73 FR 78460, Dec. 22, 2008]