Taxpayer(s) name, identifying number, and address including ZIP code:
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hereby appoints (names(s), CAF number(s), address (es), including ZIP code(s), and telephone numbers:
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as attorney(s)-in-fact to represent the taxpayer(s) before any office of the Internal Revenue Service for the following tax matter(s) (specify the type(s) of tax and year(s) or period(s) (date of death if estate tax):
Type of tax: _________________
Federal tax number: __________
Year(s) or period(s) _________
Date of death if estate tax: _____
The attorney(s)-in-fact (or either of them) are authorized, subject to revocation, to receive confidential information and to perform and any all acts that the principal(s) can perform with respect to the above specified tax matters (excluding the power to receive refund checks, and the power to sign the return (see regulations section 1.6012-1(a)(5), Returns made by agents), unless specifically granted below.)
Send copies of notice and other written communications addressed to the taxpayer(s) in proceedings involving the tax matters to:
the appointee first named above
Taxpayer initial here: _________________ if you are granting the power to receive, but not to endorse or cash, refund checks for the above tax matters to:
the appointee first named above
This power of attorney revokes all earlier powers of attorney and tax information authorizations on file with the Internal Revenue Service for the same tax matters and years or periods covered by this power of attorney, except the following:
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Signature of or for taxpayer(s):
(If signed by a corporate officer, partner, or fiduciary on behalf of the taxpayer, I certify that I have the authority to execute this power of attorney on behalf of the taxpayer.)
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Signature
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Title
Date: ___________________________
If the power of attorney is granted to a person other than an attorney, certified public accountant, enrolled agent, or enrolled actuary, the taxpayer(s) signature must be witnesses or notarized below. (The representative must complete Part II. Only representative listed there are recognized to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.
The persons signing as or for the taxpayer(s) (Check and complete one):
______ is/are known to and signed in the presence of the two disinterested witnesses whose signatures appear here:
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Signature of Witness
Date: ___________________
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Signature of Witness
Date: ___________________
__________ appeared this day before a notary public and acknowledged this power of attorney as a voluntary act and deed.
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Witness (Signature of notary)
PART II
I declare that I am not currently under suspension or disbarment form practice before the Internal Revenue Service, that I am aware of Treasury Department Circular No. 230 as amended (31 C.F.R. Part 10), Regulations governing the practice of attorneys, certified public Accountants, enrolled agents, enrolled actuaries, and others, and that I am one of the following:
1 a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of the jurisdiction indicated below;
2 duly qualified to practice as a certified public accountant in the jurisdiction indicated below;
3 enrolled as an agent pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Department Circular No. 230;
4 a bona fide officer of the taxpayer organization;
5 a full-time employee of the taxpayer;
6 a member of the taxpayers immediate family (spouse, parent, child, brother or sister);
7 a fiduciary for the taxpayer;
8 an enrolled actuary (the authority of an enrolled actuary to practice before the Service is limited by section 10.3(d)(1) of Treasury Department Circular No. 230);
9 Commissioners special authorization (see instructions for Part II, item 9) _________________________________________;
and that I am authorized to represent the taxpayer identified in Part I for the tax matters there specified.
Designation Jurisdiction Signature Date
Power of Attorney and Declaration of RepresentativeReview List
This review list is provided to inform you about this document in question and assist you in its preparation. This document is required for the Internal Revenue Service, should you want someone properly qualified to represent you at any meetings with them. A qualified representative will furnish you with the latest IRS document. This is representative of the information that must be provided.
EA stands for Enrolled Agent. It is a certification by the Internal Revenue Service that someone is qualified to practice before them. To become an EA, one must pass a test given by the IRS, the purpose of which is to try to ensure that only qualified people practice before the IRS. You may not be a Power of Attorney for the IRS unless you are an EA or some other certified individual such as a CPA or an attorney.
In most cases the IRS will communicate with the tax payer and then the tax payer could seek the help of an enrolled agent, accountant, attorney, etc.
Who you contact when you have an IRS problem depends on the nature of your problem. Attorneys, CPAs and Enrolled Agents (EA) are all authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Each one of these representatives has their unique value. In my opinion, the only reason to hire an attorney is if your case borders on the line of criminal. An attorney can not only help resolve your IRS problem, but he or she can also represent you in court if it comes down to that. Keep in mind that attorneys are usually much more expensive than CPAs or EAs. If all you have are IRS issues with no criminal activity, hiring a CPA or an EA will be just fine.
I would start at your local IRS office. There are IRS employees who are tasked with representing distressed taxpayers. If you can't find adequate representation then you should seek out the services of a qualified tax attorney.
I owe irs approx 3000.00 dollars I need a attorney to help me with this
Have a signed power of attorney and contact the IRS.
One can find an IRS attorney online at a number of different websites. One can find an IRS attorney at websites such as FindLaw and Tax Attorneys Live.
You and the only one that can contact the IRS and check on your tax returns.Unless you give someone else permission to do this by signing some forms such as a IRS FORM 2448 Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative.For more information go to the IRS gov website and use the search box for Topic 311 - Power of Attorney InformationYou have the right to represent yourself or have someone represent you before the IRS in connection with a Federal tax matter. If you want someone to represent you before the IRS file Form 2848 (PDF), Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, with the IRS office where you want your representative to act for you. Your representative must be a person authorized to practice before the IRS. Your signature on Form 2848 allows the individual or individuals named to represent you before the IRS and to receive your tax information. Refer to Topic 312, Disclosure Authorizations, if you want to allow a person to receive your tax information, but do not want this person to represent you before the IRS. For additional information use the search box for Form 2848 Instructions and Publication 947, Practice Before the IRS and Power of Attorney.
An attorney can help with person with an IRS tax settlement by contacting the IRS, and negotiating the settlement amount. Attorneys who practice in this area of law know the legalities and are better equipped to navigate the IRS tax laws.
No. The father's estate is responsible for his debts. If there is no estate the creditor is out of luck.
One might need to hire an IRS tax attorney for complex tax issues, audits, tax evasion allegations, or to negotiate with the IRS on their behalf. Tax attorneys have specialized knowledge in tax law and can provide legal representation and advice in dealings with the IRS.
EA stands for Enrolled Agent. It is a certification by the Internal Revenue Service that someone is qualified to practice before them. To become an EA, one must pass a test given by the IRS, the purpose of which is to try to ensure that only qualified people practice before the IRS. You may not be a Power of Attorney for the IRS unless you are an EA or some other certified individual such as a CPA or an attorney.
You may need to hire a tax attorney if you are being audited by the IRS. If you are being charged penalties for back taxes by the IRS, a tax attorney may be able to help you get a decreased penalty.
Form 2848 is the IRS Power of Attorney form, which grants an authorized individual authority to act on your behalf and represent you before the Internal Revenue Service.You can look at it right here:http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2848.pdfThe instructions are here:http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i2848.pdf
Yes you should. The stress of being in trouble with the IRS is much worse than thinking about paying for an attorney in this case.
The requirements for becoming an IRS tax attorney are a masters of law in taxation. But before you can get a masters you must have bachelor's degree and pass the Law School Admissions Test.
When lookng for a good tax attorney, the main feature you should look for is the willingness of the attorney to help guide you through the process of dealing with the IRS. The real question is are you have trouble with the IRS itself? Or are you having problem with your taxes in general? The reason that is being asked is because there are 2 kinds of attorneys that can help you, which is a income tax attorney which knows all the income tax codes and can help you re-organize what mistakes you have made and help you resolve them. A IRS tax attorney more or less deals with the IRS itself if you are having poblems with the IRS.