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Request a power of attorney (POA) or tax information authorization (TIA)

 

Request a POA or TIA for an individual taxpayer online through Tax Pro Account. It’s automated and processed to CAF in real time once approved by the client.

Or request for an individual or business with Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative and Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization. You can upload, mail or fax the forms. Requests are processed in the order they are received.

To view current processing status for Forms 2848 and 8821 visit processing status for tax forms on IRS.gov.

Learn more about power of attorney and other authorizations.

Request through Tax Pro Account

For an immediate authorization, submit a POA or TIA request to an individual’s IRS account from your Tax Pro Account.

Key features

  • Real-time processing
  • Safest and most secure authorization method
  • Individual approves in their own account
  • View tax information and act on behalf of the client

Tax matters and years

  • Form 1040, Split Spousal Assessment or Form 8857, Shared Responsibility, and Civil Penalty
  • Last 20 years plus 3 future years; exceptions apply

Upload Forms 2848 and 8821

Upload a form for an individual or business POA or TIA without using Tax Pro Account.

Key features

  • Processed in the order received along with mailed and faxed submissions
  • Email confirmation of receipt

Tax matters and years

  • All forms
  • All years

Paper Forms 2848 and 8821

Mail or fax a paper form with handwritten signatures for tax professionals, businesses and individuals. Mailing addresses and fax numbers are listed by state in the instructions for both forms.

Avoid processing delays

Submitting duplicate Forms 2848 or 8821 increases overall inventory and may delay processing for everyone. Please verify current processing status before submitting another authorization.