Home
Forms Library
2012 Changes to IRS Form 2848

2012 Changes to IRS Form 2848-2025

2012 Changes to IRS Form 2848 Preview on Page 1

Show details

4.5 out of 5

26 votes

The document outlines important changes to IRS Form 2848 effective after December 31, 2011. Key updates include the requirement for separate forms for dual representation, the necessity for practitioners to provide their PTIN, and the addition of licensing identification numbers next to signatures. It also advises practitioners to obtain new Forms 2848 from clients if existing ones are not filed with the IRS and discusses California tax matters and compliance with IRS Circular 230.

Here's how it works

01. Edit your form online

Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more.

02. Sign it in a few clicks

Draw your signature, type it, upload its image, or use your mobile device as a signature pad.

03. Share your form with others

Send it via email, link, or fax. You can also download it, export it or print it out.

How to edit 2012 Changes to IRS Form 2848 in PDF format online

Ease of Setup

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Ease of Use

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Working on documents with our feature-rich and intuitive PDF editor is straightforward. Adhere to the instructions below to fill out 2012 Changes to IRS Form 2848 online quickly and easily:

Log in to your account. Log in with your credentials or register a free account to try the service prior to upgrading the subscription.
Import a form. Drag and drop the file from your device or import it from other services, like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, or an external link.
Edit 2012 Changes to IRS Form 2848. Effortlessly add and underline text, insert pictures, checkmarks, and icons, drop new fillable areas, and rearrange or remove pages from your document.
Get the 2012 Changes to IRS Form 2848 accomplished. Download your modified document, export it to the cloud, print it from the editor, or share it with others using a Shareable link or as an email attachment.

Take advantage of DocHub, the most straightforward editor to rapidly handle your paperwork online!

be ready to get more

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Get form

Got questions?

We have answers to the most popular questions from our customers. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us.

How long is IRS POA good for?

An IRS power of attorney stays in effect for seven years, or until you or your representative rescinds it. To revoke an IRS power of attorney, you either file a new form naming someone else as power of attorney or write REVOKE across the top of the first page.

What is the IRS form for fiscal year change?

File Form 1128 to request a change in tax year.

Does a CAF number expire?

Use it for all future Form 2848 and 8821 submissions and correspondence with the IRS. Note: You can only have one CAF number, regardless of the number of clients you represent, and its valid for an indefinite period unless revoked by the IRS.

How many years can the government audit your taxes?

Generally, the IRS can include returns filed within the last three years in an audit. If we identify a substantial error, we may add additional years. We usually dont go back more than the last six years. The IRS tries to audit tax returns as soon as possible after they are filed.

How many years can you put on a form 2848?

You may list any tax years or periods that have already ended as of the date you sign the power of attorney. However, you may include on a power of attorney only future tax periods that end no later than 3 years after the date the power of attorney is received by the IRS.

What are some differences between the form 2848 and form 8821?

Use: Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative PDF when you want to authorize an individual to represent you before the IRS, or. Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization PDF, when you want to name an individual to inspect confidential tax return information related to the bond issuance.

What is the effect of executing a form 2848?

Use Form 2848 to authorize an individual to represent you before the IRS. The individual you authorize must be a person eligible to practice before the IRS.

What is the alternative to form 2848?

What can you do to prepare for the day when you or someone you know may be in that situation? Plan ahead! In many cases, you may be able to use a durable power of attorney -- often used for estate planning or other purposes -- to overcome a legally incompetent taxpayers inability to complete a Form 2848.

2012 Changes to IRS Form 2848-2025

Here's how it works