                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

TAXES (§ 64.2-1637)

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney
granting general authority with respect to taxes authorizes the agent to:

1. 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 Internal Revenue Code
26 U.S.C. &#xA7; 2032A, as amended, 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 25 tax years;

2. Pay taxes due, collect refunds, post bonds, receive confidential information,
and contest deficiencies determined by the Internal Revenue Service or other
taxing authority;

3. Exercise any election available to the principal under federal, state, local,
or foreign tax law; and

4. Act for the principal in all tax matters for all periods before the Internal
Revenue Service or other taxing authority.

HISTORY: 2010, cc. 455, 632, § 26-110; 2012, c. 614.