Power of Attorney (Form 2848 vs Form 8821) and the CAF
Free IRS Enrolled Agent SEE Part 3 (Representation, Practices and Procedures) lesson in Representation Before the IRS. 25 min read, ~3,823 words.
Form 2848 authorizes representation (speaking, signing, negotiating); Form 8821 authorizes disclosure only (information receipt, no advocacy). CAF number is assigned automatically on first Form 2848 or 8821 filed; it indexes every active authorization for that practitioner. Signing the return for a client requires specific Form 2848 authorization PLUS one of...
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