(a) In general. A person that engages or employs one or more signing tax return preparers (as defined in § 301.7701-15(b)(1) of this chapter) to prepare a stock repurchase excise tax return (as defined in § 58.6011-1(b)) or claim for refund of tax under chapter 37 of the Internal Revenue Code, other than for the person, at any time during a return period, must satisfy the recordkeeping and inspection requirements in the manner stated in § 1.6060-1 of this chapter.

(b) Applicability date. This section applies to stock repurchase excise tax returns and claims for refund required to be filed after June 28, 2024, and during taxable years ending after June 28, 2024.