Virginia § 58.1-4 - Person preparing tax return for another not to disclose information without consent
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 58.1-4 — Person preparing tax return for another not to disclose information without consent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58.1-4. Person preparing tax return for another not to disclose information without consent
No person, firm or corporation who undertakes the preparation of (i) any tax return required pursuant to this title or (ii) a federal income or an estate tax return required pursuant to federal law, for or without compensation, shall sell, dispose of or otherwise disclose, for the purpose of solicitation by mail or otherwise, the name or address of the person for whom such return is prepared, or disclose, for the purpose of solicitation by mail or otherwise, any information given by the person in the preparation of such return, without the written consent of the person requesting the preparation of such return. Violators of this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, and each such disclosure shall constitute a separate offense.
Code 1950, §§ 58-27.4, 58-428; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 195; 1984, c. 675.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 58.1-4
What does Code of Virginia § 58.1-4 cover?
Section 58.1-4 ("Person preparing tax return for another not to disclose information without consent") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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