May 2024 — Question 4
Which statement accurately reflects the duration limitations for powers of attorney?
- APowers of attorney issued by a partnership can be granted for an unlimited period and all other powers of attorney are limited to a period not to exceed two (2) years from the date signed.
- BPowers of attorney issued by a partnership and all other powers of attorney have the same duration limitation of two (2) years from the date signed.
- CPowers of attorney issued by a partnership shall be limited to a period not to exceed two (2) years from the date of execution, while all other powers of attorney may be granted for an unlimited period.✓ CBP's answer
- DPowers of attorney issued by a partnership are valid for five (5) years from the date of execution, while all other powers of attorney may be granted for an unlimited period.
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§ 19 CFR 141.34
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