Form 28482848
Power of attorney that lets a named representative act and receive information on your behalf before the IRS.
Edition 01/2021
Version last read from the agency on September 28, 2026
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About Form 2848
Who fills it in
Use Form 2848 to authorize an individual who is eligible to practice before the IRS to represent you. The person you authorize can also receive and inspect your confidential tax information.
Where it goes
Submit it online at IRS.gov/Submit2848, or by fax or mail. If the form is for one specific matter (the box on line 4), send it to the IRS office handling that matter.
Watch out for
- A form signed with an electronic signature can only be submitted online.
- Most requests are recorded right away in the IRS Centralized Authorization File (CAF).
Read from the agency’s pages on October 8, 2026: IRS — About Form 2848 · IRS — Instructions for Form 2848
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