What is the purpose of 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.
How many years can a 2848 cover?
Under “Years or Periods,” be specific. 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.
How long does it take IRS to process 2848?
The fax and mail options for submitting Forms 2848 and 8821 are still available, however signatures on such forms must be handwritten. Using the online option will not accelerate the time necessary for the IRS to process the authorizations, which is currently estimated to be five weeks.
Who can fill out a 2848?
IRS Form 2848 authorizes individuals or organizations to represent a taxpayer when appearing before the IRS. Authorized representatives, include attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents. Signing Form 2848 and authorizing someone to represent you does not relieve a taxpayer of any tax liability.
Should I use Form 2848 or 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.
Does IRS recognize POA?
The IRS will accept a power of attorney other than Form 2848 provided the document satisfies the requirements for a power of attorney.
Should I give my tax preparer power of attorney?
If there is any possibility of a criminal claim by the IRS, it’s not advisable to give a POA to a CPA. In this situation, you want an attorney representing you so you have full attorney-privilege confidentiality. Be sure that the scope of authority given to your CPA is broad enough to meet your needs.
Who can fill out Form 2848?
Does Form 2848 require wet signature?
“Wet” ink signatures are needed in order to fax or mail the Form 2848 to the IRS.