o A non-IRS POA may be used, but it MUST contain the taxpayer’s name and mailing address, social security number, the name and address of the agent or representative, the type of tax involved (“income tax”), the federal tax form number (1040, 1040A, etc.), the specific year(s) involved, a clear expression of the …

What is POA in relation to US tax return?

The power of attorney (POA) is the written authorization for an individual to receive confidential information from the IRS and to perform certain actions on behalf of a taxpayer. If the authorization is not limited, the individual can generally perform all acts that a taxpayer can perform except negotiating a check.

How do I withdraw from IRS POA?

If you want to revoke a previously executed power of attorney and do not want to name a new representative, you must write “REVOKE” across the top of the first page with a current signature and date below this annotation.

Can a PoA agent submit a tax return?

The IRS says that, as my father’s POA agent, I can submit a tax return if he’s “unable to sign the return due to . . . disease or injury.” But I’m confused about exactly how to use TurboTax for this. I searched for the answer on Google and on the TurboTax site. I found 3 completely different answers which contradict each other.

What is the IRS version of a PoA?

Form 2848 is the IRS’s own version of a POA. Form 8453 is needed whenever mailing a paper document related to an e-filed return. Of course, I would prefer to use Method (1). Is that OK to use, or is it illegal?

Can a power of attorney be used to file a tax return?

(1) For a return submitted by e-file, some people say that if the POA gives you authority to “prepare & sign” a person’s tax returns, and the person has given you his TurboTax password and Signature PIN, you can submit the return by e-file with no additional steps. Some people say they have done this for years with no problem.

When do I need to send in a copy of the POA?

If I file eFile rather that mail return in, I would need to submit a copy of the POA with the return and within 3 days of acceptance of the return send in Forms 2848 and 8453 along with another copy of the POA.