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conform to (something)

To follow or adhere to a particular set of rules, regulations, or norms. Please be advised that your construction project needs to conform to all building codes.
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conform with (something)

To adhere to a specific plan or directions. The playhouse you built can't possibly conform with the instructions—the foundation's all lopsided!
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conform to something

to agree with or behave within guidelines or regulations. I hope that your policies will conform to our guidelines. Does my casual dress conform to your regulations?
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conform with something

to match or agree with a model, plan, or set of specifications. (Compare this with conform to something.) Does this part conform with the specifications? This one conforms with them quite well.
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Until California tax law conforms, matters that are deemed confidential at the federal level are discoverable for state tax purposes.
Taxpayer Privilege Bill Heads to Third Base
During 1997, Missouri law was amended(26) to conform to the FCBRs; effective May 20,1997, Missouri LLCs are classified and treated on a basis consistent with their classification for Federal income tax purposes.
Legislation enacted during 1997(27) amended the Nebraska LLC Act to continue to conform to the Federal treatment of LLCs.
New York City has announced, in the Addendum to Instructions to 1997 Forms NYC-4S, NYC-3L, NYC-202 and NYC-204, that it will conform to the FCBRs, including elections by single-member entities.
During 1997, the Oregon LLC Act was amended(36) to conform the tax treatment of LLCs under state law to the tax treatment under Federal law.
Although the Alaska DOR has not publicly announced its position regarding the FCBRs, in response to a survey it indicated that the state conforms to the Federal rules for both single- and mutt-member LLCs.
Under 1997 legislation,(9) California conforms to the FCBRs, effective for income and tax years beginning after 1996.
In responding to surveys and practitioner letters, the DOR has indicated that, because the state conforms to the IRC, it also conforms to the FCBRs.
10) Although the DOR Services has not publicly announced its position regarding the FCBRs, in response to a survey, it indicated that the state conforms to the Federal rules for both single- and multi-member LLCs.
In response to a survey, the Idaho State Tax Commission indicated that the state conforms to the FCBRs for both single- and multi-member LLCs.
State conformity to the check-the-box regs
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