Law Summary
Translation Requirement for Records in Other Languages
- If the taxpayer keeps additional books or records in a language other than native languages, English, or Spanish, they must provide a true and complete translation of all entries into a native language, English, or Spanish.
- The translation must be prepared by the taxpayer’s bookkeeper, or in the absence of the bookkeeper, by the manager of the business.
- The translation must be certified under oath by the bookkeeper or manager attesting to its correctness.
- This certified translation shall be considered an integral part of the official books of accounts.
Prohibition Against Keeping Books in Other Languages
- The law expressly prohibits keeping accounting books or records solely in any language other than a native language, English, or Spanish without proper certified translation.
Effectivity Clause
- The amendments provided by this Act take effect immediately upon approval.