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Form 2848: Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative
Used by a taxpayer to authorise an attorney, CPA, enrolled agent or other eligible person to represent them before the IRS.
What Form 2848 is for
Form 2848 gives an eligible representative, such as an attorney, a certified public accountant or an enrolled agent, authority to represent you before the IRS: to receive your confidential tax information and to act for you on the tax matters and years you list. Each representative signs the declaration in Part II, and the form is then submitted to the IRS online, by fax or by post.
Who uses it
- A taxpayer who wants a professional to deal with the IRS for them
- A business authorising its accountant or attorney
- A representative taking on a client's tax matter
What the form asks you for
- Your name, address and taxpayer identification number
- Each representative's name, CAF number, PTIN and designation
- The tax matters, form numbers and years or periods covered
- Your signature, and each representative's signed declaration
When it is the wrong form
- Form 8821 if you only want someone to see your tax information, without representing you.
Fill Form 2848 online
Open the official PDF in ScanMyDocz, complete its form fields in your browser, add a signature or a date if the form needs one, and download the finished copy. What you type stays in your browser.
Questions about Form 2848
Is Form 2848 the right form?
Not always. Use Form 8821 if you only want someone to see your tax information, without representing you.
Is this the current version of Form 2848?
This page describes the January 2021 version, checked against the IRS on 2026-09-15. Tax forms change, so confirm the latest version with the IRS before you rely on it.
Can I fill Form 2848 in ScanMyDocz?
Yes. Choose Fill online to complete its fields in your browser, then download the finished PDF. What you type stays in your browser.
Does ScanMyDocz give tax advice?
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