15-12-216. TAXES. Unless a 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 section 2032A, 26 U.S.C. section 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 twenty-five (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, and any other taxing authority.
History:
[15-12-216, added 2008, ch. 186, sec. 2, p. 578.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE
Chapter 12 - UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT
Section 15-12-201 - AUTHORITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIFIC GRANT — GRANT OF GENERAL AUTHORITY.
Section 15-12-202 - INCORPORATION OF AUTHORITY.
Section 15-12-203 - CONSTRUCTION OF AUTHORITY GENERALLY.
Section 15-12-204 - REAL PROPERTY.
Section 15-12-205 - TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Section 15-12-206 - STOCKS AND BONDS.
Section 15-12-207 - COMMODITIES AND OPTIONS.
Section 15-12-208 - BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Section 15-12-209 - OPERATION OF AN ENTITY OR BUSINESS.
Section 15-12-210 - INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES.
Section 15-12-211 - ESTATES, TRUSTS AND OTHER BENEFICIAL INTERESTS.
Section 15-12-212 - CLAIMS AND LITIGATION.
Section 15-12-213 - PERSONAL AND FAMILY MAINTENANCE.
Section 15-12-214 - BENEFITS FROM GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS OR CIVIL OR MILITARY SERVICE.