statistical compilations of anonymous tax return information

[JRS]

Notice 2009-13 provides interim guidance regarding IRC section 7216 and Treas. Reg. Section 301.7216-2(o), relating to the ability of a tax return preparer to disclose and use statistical compilations of anonymous tax return information in support of the preparer's tax return preparation business without the consent of the preparer's taxpayer clients. The notice expands, during 2009 only, the ability of tax return preparers to disclose statistical compilations, subject to specific requirements to ensure anonymity and other restrictions.

[TAXBILLY]

Thanx for the info.

taxbilly