Average time
8-15 min
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IRS, Federal, USA
Send the right tax information without decoding agency pages.
Use this form to report tax information to the right agency. It helps show what you owe or what refund you may get.
Taxpayer name
TIN or SSN/EIN
Current mailing address
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Strategic Brief
The Goal
IRS Form 2848 is used to authorize a representative to act before the IRS for specific tax matters and periods. It helps the IRS verify who may receive information and communicate on your behalf, so the form must clearly match the taxpayer, representative, tax years, and authorized actions.
The Warning
Taxpayer name, address, and taxpayer identification number.
Representative name, mailing address, phone number, and CAF number if available.
Specific IRS tax forms, tax years or periods, and matters covered by the authorization.
Clear signature and date from the taxpayer or authorized signer.
Representative’s signed declaration acknowledging the appointment.
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Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Form identifier
Form 2848
Estimated time
8-15 min
Verified
May 2026
Jurisdiction
IRS, Federal, USA
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