Form 2848 2015-2025

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Form 2848 is a Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative used by taxpayers to appoint representatives to act on their behalf before the IRS. The form requires taxpayer information, details about the appointed representatives, and specifies the acts authorized for representation. It includes sections for additional acts, specific acts not authorized, and revocation of prior powers of attorney. Both the taxpayer and representative must sign and date the form for it to be valid.

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In Part I, enter the taxpayer's name, address, and identification number. Ensure the taxpayer signs and dates the form on page 2, line 7.
List the representative(s) in line 2, including their names, addresses, and contact information. Representatives must also sign and date this section.
In line 3, specify the acts authorized for your representative(s), such as receiving confidential tax information or signing documents.
If applicable, check line 4 for specific uses not recorded on the Centralized Authorization File (CAF).
Complete any additional acts authorized in line 5a and specify any acts not authorized in line 6.
Ensure all sections are completed accurately before signing at line 7. If a joint return was filed, both spouses must complete separate forms.
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How long is form 2848 effective?

The power of attorney is valid for seven years unless you or your client revokes it before seven years. To revoke it, the taxpayer must get a new form 2848 and write the word Revoke across the top of the form.

What is the purpose of the IRS form 2848?

Purpose of Form 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. The eligible individuals are listed in Part II, Declaration of Representative, items a-h.

Does the IRS accept electronic signatures on form 2848?

Electronic Signatures Forms 2848 with an electronic signature image or digitized image of a handwritten signature may only be submitted to the IRS online at IRS.gov/Submit2848. A signature created using third-party software.

How many years can you put on 2848?

Do not write all years. Instead, list the current tax year for which you are filing a return or you can list a series of years to cover past and future filings. However, you can only list up to three future years from the year you file the power of attorney form.

What is the difference between form 2848 and 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.

How long does it take the CAF unit to process a 2848?

How Long Does it Take the IRS to Process the Form 2848? The IRS CAF units are notoriously slow. It can take the IRS CAF unit several days or even weeks to process the forms it receives. The IRS CAF Units are also known to lose forms, not process forms that should be processed, and fail to remove old or outdated forms.

What is the effect of executing a form 2848?

When you sign Form 2848, you authorize a certified public accountant (CPA), attorney, or other person designated as your agent to take certain actions on your behalf including: Receive confidential tax information. Sign an agreement with the IRS regarding taxes, on tax returns specified on Form 2848.

Form 2848 2015-2025

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