Navigating IRS Authorizations: Form 2848 & Form 8821

Providing a practical overview of the IRS Power of Attorney, Form 2848, and IRS Tax Information Authorization, Form 8821. Participants will explore the differences between these forms, understand when each is required, and how to comply with IRS requirements for representing clients and accessing their tax information. The course will cover practical issues, ethical considerations, and best practices for managing client authorizations through the IRS Centralized Authorization File (CAF) system.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Overview of IRS Power of Attorney (POA) rules.
• Form 2848: Authority to Represent Clients before the IRS.
• Form 8821: Accessing Tax Information Without Representation.
• Identifying errors and compliance risks in POA filings.
• Rules for revoking or updating POA authorizations.
• Managing authorizations through the CAF system.
• Electronic submissions and the IRS online authorization process.
• Ethical responsibilities when holding a POA.

Who will benefit:

CPAs, EAs, tax professionals and other financial experts involved in IRS communications and client representation

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.