3-9-216. Taxes.
(a) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to taxes authorizes the agent to:
(i) 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 section 2032A of the Internal Revenue Code, 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;
(ii) Pay taxes due, collect refunds, post bonds, receive confidential information and contest deficiencies determined by the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority;
(iii) Exercise any election available to the principal under federal, state, local or foreign tax law;
(iv) Act for the principal in all tax matters for all periods before the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Chapter 9 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act
Section 3-9-201 - Authority That Requires Specific Grant; Grant of General Authority.
Section 3-9-202 - Incorporation of Authority.
Section 3-9-203 - Construction of Authority Generally.
Section 3-9-204 - Real Property.
Section 3-9-205 - Tangible Personal Property.
Section 3-9-206 - Stocks and Bonds.
Section 3-9-207 - Commodities and Options.
Section 3-9-208 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions.
Section 3-9-209 - Operation of Entity or Business.
Section 3-9-210 - Insurance and Annuities.
Section 3-9-211 - Estates, Trusts and Other Beneficial Interests.
Section 3-9-212 - Claims and Litigation.
Section 3-9-213 - Personal and Family Maintenance.
Section 3-9-214 - Benefits From Governmental Programs or Civil or Military Service.