Get the free Form 2848

Use Form 2848 to grant authority to an individual to represent you before the IRS and to receive tax information. This form is used to authorize person(s) recognized to practice before the IRS.

How to fill out form 2848

How to fill out Form 2848

1. Obtain a copy of Form 2848 from the IRS website.
2. Enter your name, address, and Social Security number or taxpayer identification number at the top of the form.
3. Fill in the name and address of your representative or the person you are authorizing.
4. Specify the type of tax and years or periods the authorization covers.
5. Select the appropriate checkbox if you want to limit the authority granted to your representative.
6. Sign and date the form at the bottom to validate it.
7. Mail or fax the completed form to the appropriate address listed in the form instructions.

Who needs Form 2848?

1. Taxpayers who wish to authorize someone to represent them before the IRS.
2. Individuals or business entities that need representation for tax matters including audits, appeals, or collections.
3. Tax professionals who need authority to discuss tax matters on behalf of their clients.

People Also Ask about

How long does it take for the IRS to approve form 2848?

How long does it take to process Form 2848? If faxed, the IRS usually processes the form within 5-10 business days. Mailed submissions may take 4-6 weeks.

What is a power of attorney for an LLC?

In the context of an LLC, a POA is a written agreement that designates an agent, often referred to as an attorney-in-fact, to make decisions and take actions on behalf of the LLC and its members or managers.

What is the IRS form 2848 for?

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.

What is the best way to submit POA to IRS?

Submit a power of attorney if you want to authorize an individual to represent you before the IRS. You can use Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative for this purpose.

Does form 2848 need to be notarized?

Does Form 2848 Need to be Notarized? Form 2848 does not need to be notarized. However, the person submitting the form is required to authenticate their client's identity if they do not have a personal or business relationship with them.

How long is form 2848 good for?

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.

Why would a CPA need a power of attorney?

If you want your accountant to speak to the IRS or a state department of revenue on your behalf, they'll need your permission to do so. That permission is granted through a power of attorney. There is a cost to have a power of attorney filed by your accountant. You can revoke a power of attorney whenever you want.

Who signs a form 2848 for a deceased person?

If signed by a corporate officer, partner, guardian, tax matters partner, partnership representative (or designated individual, if applicable), executor, receiver, administrator, trustee, or individual other than the taxpayer, I certify I have the legal authority to execute this form on behalf of the taxpayer.

For pdfFiller’s FAQs

What is Form 2848?

Form 2848 is the IRS Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative form that allows an individual to designate another person to represent them before the IRS.

Who is required to file Form 2848?

Individuals who want to appoint a representative to handle their tax matters before the IRS are required to file Form 2848.

How to fill out Form 2848?

To fill out Form 2848, you need to provide your personal information, specify the tax matters and years involved, identify the representative being appointed, and sign the form.

What is the purpose of Form 2848?

The purpose of Form 2848 is to provide authorization for the designated representative to act on behalf of the taxpayer in relation to tax matters with the IRS.

What information must be reported on Form 2848?

The information that must be reported on Form 2848 includes the taxpayer's name, address, Social Security Number (or Employer Identification Number), the representative's name and address, and the specific tax matters and years for which authorization is given.