Form 2848 (power of attorney): how to fill it out online and sign, free to start
Form 2848 is the Internal Revenue Service's “Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative.” In its words: “Form 2848 is used to authorize an eligible individual to represent another person before the IRS.” (IRS, About Form 2848)
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2848 at a glance
| Agency | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
|---|---|
| What it is for | Form 2848 is used to authorize an eligible individual to represent another person before the IRS. |
| Who fills it | The taxpayer giving the authorization (Part I) and the representative (Part II, Declaration of Representative), as the form is laid out. |
| Who it goes to | See the IRS instructions for Form 2848. |
| Signature | The form has a signature line in Part I for the taxpayer and one in Part II, Declaration of Representative. |
| Revision | Rev. January 2021 |
| Last checked | |
| Official form and instructions | Official form (PDF) · Official instructions |
For what to enter on each line, read the agency's instructions.
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Questions about the 2848 form
How to fill out Form 2848
The IRS instructions go through the form in this order. Part I: line 1, the taxpayer’s name, identification numbers and address (not the representative’s); line 2, each representative’s name, address and CAF number (up to four); line 3, the tax matters, form numbers and years or periods the representative may act on; line 4, only for a one-time matter not recorded on the CAF; line 5a and 5b, extra acts you allow or do not allow; line 6, whether earlier powers of attorney stay in place; line 7, the taxpayer’s signature and date. Part II: each representative signs a declaration with their designation and licensing details. The IRS says you must handwrite your signature if you file by mail or fax. Source: IRS, Instructions for Form 2848, read November 1, 2026. We do not tell you what to enter.
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Is this the latest version of Form 2848?
It is the version the agency listed as current when we last checked on 2026-10-26: Rev. January 2021. We compare our copy with the agency's every week. If the agency updates the form, this page says so and points to the official link until we update ours.
Can I sign the 2848 electronically?
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Where do I send the 2848?
In the agency's words: See the IRS instructions for Form 2848. Read the agency's instructions at https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i2848.
What do I put in each box of the 2848?
We do not tell you what to enter. The agency's own instructions explain each line: https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i2848.
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Sources
- IRS, About Form 2848: irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-2848 (checked October 26, 2026)
- Official form (PDF): irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2848.pdf (checked October 26, 2026)
- Official instructions: irs.gov/instructions/i2848 (checked October 26, 2026)
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