A return preparer, electronic return preparer or electronic return transmitter is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor if the preparer or transmitter knowingly or recklessly discloses information related to a return, statement or other document to another person who is not authorized to receive that information under this title or title 43.

Attorney's Note

Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 3 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 13-707

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 42-1105.03

  • Electronic return preparer: means a person who for compensation prepares an electronic return, statement or other document or prepares a substantial portion of an electronic return, statement or other document or transforms a paper version of a completed return, statement or other document to an electronic version of the same return, statement or other document for filing with the department. See Arizona Laws 42-1101.01
  • Electronic return transmitter: means a person who receives the electronic return, statement or other document from a taxpayer or electronic return preparer for ultimate transmittal to the department. See Arizona Laws 42-1101.01
  • Person: means a natural person, individual, proprietor, proprietorship, company, corporation, organization, association, joint venture, partner, partnership, trust, estate or limited liability company, the federal or state government, a political subdivision of a state or any other legal entity or combination of entities that owns, controls or has possession of real or personal property. See Arizona Laws 42-11001
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