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NY S05661

NY S05661
Relates to the use of an electronic signature on a tax return by establishing that such electronic signature has the same force and effect as if the document was actually signed.


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Introduced
05/10/2019
In Committee
07/21/2020
Crossed Over
06/17/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to the use of an electronic signature on a tax return The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the Tax Law to establish that an electronic signature on a tax return, as defined in the Electronic Signature and Records Act of the State Technology Law, has the same legal force and effect as an actual signature. This change applies specifically to individual income tax returns prepared by a tax preparer and filed electronically, where the taxpayer's electronic signature is provided on a New York State e-file signature form.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES (on 07/21/2020)

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