Common use of Certain Items Related to Tax Return Preparation Clause in Contracts

Certain Items Related to Tax Return Preparation. (a) Unless otherwise required by a Taxing Authority, the parties hereby agree to prepare and file all Tax Returns, and to take all other actions, in a manner consistent with this Agreement and the Separation Agreement and, to the extent not inconsistent with this Agreement, the Separation Agreement or applicable law, any Tax Ruling, Ruling Documents, Tax Opinion, or Representation Letter. All Tax Returns shall be filed on a timely basis (taking into account applicable extensions) by the party responsible for filing such Tax Returns under this Agreement; provided, that if a Tax Return is to be signed by an officer of a company different from the party responsible for filing such Tax Return, each party hereto shall have (or cause its Affiliate to have) the appropriate officer sign such Tax Return promptly after presentation thereof for signature.