CHAPTER 76— JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS›Subchapter B— Proceedings by Taxpayers and Third Parties

§ 7427. Tax return preparers

26 U.S.C. Subtitle F — Procedure and Administration (Internal Revenue Code) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · United States

In any proceeding involving the issue of whether or not a tax return preparer has willfully attempted in any manner to understate the liability for tax (within the meaning of section 6694(b)), the burden of proof in respect to such issue shall be upon the Secretary.

(Added Pub. L. 94–455, title XII, § 1203(b)(2)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1690; amended Pub. L. 110–28, title VIII, § 8246(a)(2)(J)(i), May 25, 2007, 121 Stat. 202.)

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