A tax return preparer may disclose information obtained from the taxpayer without being subject tocivil and criminal penalty if such disclosure is:
A)for other than the specific purpose of preparing a tax return
B)pursuant tofulfillment of his own financial goals
C)pursuant toany provisions of the code, or toa court order
D)required for the growth of his profession

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A tax return preparer is allowed to disclose information if it is pursuant to any provisions of the tax code or due to a court order. This is a legal exception to the general rule against disclosure of taxpayer information.

A Tax Return Preparer May Disclose Information Obtained from the Taxpayer