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NY A07765
NY A07765Relates to the use of an electronic signature on tax documents collected by tax preparers.
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Introduced
05/20/2019
05/20/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Passed
08/12/2020
08/12/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/24/2020
08/24/2020
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 allow tax return preparers to collect electronic signatures on e-file authorizations for tax documents. The bill defines key terms such as "e-file authorization," "electronic signature," and "tax return preparer." It states that if a tax document is authorized to be filed electronically, any associated e-file authorization may be signed using an electronic signature in accordance with the commissioner's instructions. The bill also specifies that an e-file authorization signed electronically shall have the same legal effect as a handwritten signature and may be provided to a tax preparer by electronic means.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.167 (on 08/24/2020)
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