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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin with Part I, Line 1. Enter your taxpayer information, including your name, SSN or EIN, and address. Ensure accuracy as this identifies you.
  3. Move to Line 2. Input your representative’s full name and their CAF number. If they don’t have one, write 'None' and the IRS will assign it.
  4. In Line 3, describe the matters for which you are granting power of attorney. Include relevant tax form numbers and years to ensure clarity.
  5. Complete Line 4 if this power of attorney is for a specific use not recorded on the CAF. Otherwise, leave it blank.
  6. Sign and date the form in Line 7. If applicable, your spouse must also sign a separate Form 2848 for joint returns.

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Fax or mail Forms 2848 and 8821 If you cant use an online option, you can fax or mail authorization forms to us. Use for: Individual or business taxpayer. Any tax matter or period.
IRS launches Submit Forms 2848 and 8821 Online, a special IRS.gov page featuring an existing IRS secure messaging platform that allows for document upload. Must verify identity through Secure Access or use existing Secure Access username/password.
If youd like another person to talk to the IRS about your taxes, youll need to complete Form 2848.
Here are the most frequent mistakes to avoid: Leaving Line 3 Blank: The IRS requires specific details about the tax years and forms involved. Failing to Sign the Form: Both the taxpayer and the authorized representative must sign Form 2848, or the IRS will not accept it.
If you want someone to file your tax return on your behalf, youll need to sign Form 2848 only if the person is acting as your representative with the IRS. If the individual only prepares and files your return, you do not need to sign form 2848.

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Generally, mail or fax Form 2848 directly to the Centralized Authorization File (CAF) Unit at the service center where the related return was, or will be, filed. To find the service center address, see the related tax return instructions. To get the fax number, call 1-800-829-1040.
Through MyFTB . In the services menu, select File a Power of Attorney.

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