§ 5-172 Form and Content.

   (a)   Except as provided in subdivision (b) of this section, the sign shall be composed of proportionately spaced, upper-case black characters, "sans-serif," at least one-half inch (1/2") high on a white background. The lines on the sign shall be spaced at least one-half inch (1/2") apart.

   (b)   The heading "IDENTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF TAX PREPARER" shall appear at the top and center of the sign. Subsequent lines shall begin at the left-hand margin of the sign. The first line beneath the heading shall state the full name of the tax preparer. The second and third lines shall state the address at which the tax preparer may be contacted throughout the year. The fourth line shall state the telephone number at which the tax preparer may generally be contacted throughout the year during business hours. The fifth line shall begin with the caption "QUALIFICATIONS:" and be followed by a statement of the tax preparer's relevant training and/or experience. Such statement may consist of characters one-quarter inch (1/4") high. (See Specimens No. I and II appearing below for sample signs.)

   (c)   A partnership, corporation or other business entity operating as a tax preparer may satisfy the disclosure requirements of § 20-740 of the Administrative Code by posting one sign, containing its name, address and phone number as set forth above, and a statement of the minimum qualifications possessed by all individuals who prepare or assist in the preparation of tax returns as an agent or employee of the partnership, corporation or other business entity. (See Specimen No. II.)

   (d)   The sign shall not contain language which falsely indicates that a tax preparer is licensed or in any manner approved or authorized to do business by the City of New York

      Specimen No. I 
      IDENTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF TAX PREPARER
      JANE DOE
      1 MAIN ST.
      BRONX, NY 11111
      212-555-5555
      QUALIFICATIONS: DEGREE IN TAX PREPARATION FROM ABC COLLEGE AND FOUR YEARS EXPERIENCE IN PREPARING TAX RETURNS AT DEF TAX SERVICES.

      Specimen No. II 
      IDENTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF TAX PREPARER
      XYZ TAX PREPARERS, INC.
      1 MAIN ST.
      NEW YORK, NY 10000
      212-555-0000
      QUALIFICATIONS: EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO PREPARES TAX RETURNS FOR XYZ TAX PREPARERS, INC. HAS AT LEAST SIXTY HOURS OF CLASSROOM TRAINING CONDUCTED BY XYZ TAX PREPARERS, INC.