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Form 2848: Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative

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IRS Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, authorizes a person — usually a CPA, attorney, or enrolled agent — to represent you before the IRS for specific tax matters and periods. You fill in Part I (your details, your representatives, and the exact tax matters and years), and each representative signs the Part II declaration. With JustFill you upload the blank IRS Form 2848 PDF, the AI maps every field, and you complete and download it free online.

Form
Form 2848
Issued by
IRS
Country
United States
Cost to fill
Free

What is Form 2848?

IRS Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, authorizes a person — typically a CPA, attorney, or enrolled agent — to represent you before the IRS for specific tax matters. JustFill turns it into a fillable form you can complete in your browser. Once filed, your representative can receive your confidential tax information, respond to IRS notices, negotiate, and sign agreements on your behalf for the tax periods and matters listed.

Who fills out Form 2848?

  • Taxpayers being audited who want a CPA or attorney to handle communication with the IRS
  • People dealing with IRS collections, liens, or levies who hire a tax pro
  • Anyone giving a tax preparer authority to discuss their return beyond the limited Form 8821 information authorization
  • Estate executors authorizing professionals to handle estate tax matters

Field-by-field breakdown

What each section of Form 2848 asks for. JustFill’s AI will detect these fields automatically when you upload the PDF — review the breakdown below so you know what to enter.

Part I — Taxpayer information

Your name, address, TIN, and daytime phone.

Part I — Representative(s)

Name, address, CAF number, PTIN, and contact info for each representative (up to 4).

Part I, line 3 — Acts authorized

Specific tax matters: income tax, employment tax, etc., plus year(s) or period(s) the authorization covers.

Part I, line 5 — Acts authorized or not authorized

Specific permissions like signing returns, receiving refund checks, or limitations.

Part I, line 7 — Signature

Taxpayer signature and date. Both spouses must sign for joint returns where both want representation.

Part II — Declaration of Representative

Each representative signs, indicating their designation (attorney, CPA, enrolled agent, etc.).

Common mistakes to avoid

  • 1Forgetting to list specific tax years — vague entries like "all years" are rejected. List explicit years like "2022, 2023, 2024".
  • 2Missing CAF number for the representative — apply for one via Form 2848 if it's their first time.
  • 3Spouses on a joint return: both must file separate Forms 2848 to grant the same representative authority for both.

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Frequently asked questions

Until you revoke it in writing, the representative withdraws, or for the specific matters and periods you listed.
Fax or mail to the IRS office handling the matter, or fax to the appropriate CAF unit. Addresses are on page 2 of the form instructions.
The IRS accepts Forms 2848 via fax and through the "Submit Forms 2848 and 8821 Online" tool with a Secure Access account. Many tax pros submit through their e-Services account.
The IRS publishes official instructions for Form 2848 alongside the form at irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-2848. The instructions cover who qualifies as a representative, how to list tax matters and periods, and where to fax or mail the completed authorization.
Part II of Form 2848 is the Declaration of Representative — each authorized representative signs and indicates their professional designation (attorney, CPA, enrolled agent, family member, etc.) and jurisdiction. Without this declaration of representation, the IRS will not honor the power of attorney.

Official source: Form 2848 on IRS’s website

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