What Is Irs Form 2848?
How To File Ftb Power Of Attorney Declaration from attorney-faq.com IRS Form 2848 is a form used to authorize an individual to represent a taxpayer before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax-related matters. The form is used to assign power of attorney (POA) to the individual. It is used to give the individual the authority to do certain things on behalf of the taxpayer such as signing tax returns, filing amended returns, amending or revoking elections, and more. The form is also used to appoint someone to represent a taxpayer before the IRS in the event the taxpayer is unable to do so. Who Can Sign Form 2848? The taxpayer, or the taxpayer's spouse if it is a joint return, must sign Form 2848. If the taxpayer is unable to sign the form due to a physical disability, illness, or other valid reason, an individual who has been authorized by the taxpayer to sign the form can do so. This individual can be the taxpayer's legal guardian, a court-appointed conservator, or ano...