Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to taxes authorizes the agent to:
1. Prepare, sign, and file federal, state, local, and foreign income, gift, payroll, property, Federal Insurance Contributions Act, and other tax returns, claims for refunds, requests for extension of time, petitions regarding tax matters, and any other tax-related documents, including receipts, offers, waivers, consents, including consents and agreements under Internal Revenue Code 26 U.S.C. § 2032A, as amended, closing agreements, and any power of attorney required by the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority with respect to a tax year upon which the statute of limitations has not run and the following 25 tax years;
2. Pay taxes due, collect refunds, post bonds, receive confidential information, and contest deficiencies determined by the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority;
3. Exercise any election available to the principal under federal, state, local, or foreign tax law; and
4. Act for the principal in all tax matters for all periods before the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority.
2010, cc. 455, 632, § 26-110; 2012, c. 614.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 64.2 - Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries
Chapter 16 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act
§ 64.2-1602. Power of attorney is durable
§ 64.2-1603. Execution of power of attorney
§ 64.2-1604. Validity of power of attorney
§ 64.2-1605. Meaning and effect of power of attorney
§ 64.2-1606. Nomination of conservator or guardian; relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary
§ 64.2-1607. When power of attorney effective
§ 64.2-1608. Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority
§ 64.2-1609. Coagents and successor agents
§ 64.2-1610. Reimbursement and compensation of agent
§ 64.2-1611. Agent's acceptance
§ 64.2-1613. Exoneration of agent
§ 64.2-1615. Agent's liability
§ 64.2-1616. Agent's resignation; notice
§ 64.2-1617. Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney
§ 64.2-1618. Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney
§ 64.2-1619. Principles of law and equity
§ 64.2-1620. Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities
§ 64.2-1621. Remedies under other law
§ 64.2-1622. Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority
§ 64.2-1623. Incorporation of authority
§ 64.2-1624. Construction of authority generally
§ 64.2-1626. Tangible personal property
§ 64.2-1628. Commodities and options
§ 64.2-1629. Banks and other financial institutions
§ 64.2-1630. Operation of entity or business
§ 64.2-1631. Insurance and annuities
§ 64.2-1632. Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests
§ 64.2-1633. Claims and litigation
§ 64.2-1634. Personal and family maintenance
§ 64.2-1635. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service
§ 64.2-1639. Agent's certification
§ 64.2-1640. Uniformity of application and construction
§ 64.2-1641. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act