You as a taxpayer have the option to choose another person to speak on your behalf before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A person who is qualified to represent clients before the IRS includes any attorney, certified public accountant, registered agent, or other professional. The moment can come, though, when you want to get rid of or revoke this authorized representative. We will go over the form you must use and the procedures you must follow in this article.
Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, must be used in order to terminate or remove an authorized representative. This document can be used to provide someone the right to represent you in tax proceedings as well as to remove such permission. You can request a copy of Form 2848 by calling the IRS toll-free number at 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676) or downloading it from the IRS website.
You must finish and sign Part II of Form 2848 in order to terminate or remove an authorized representative. Your name, address, taxpayer identification number (TIN), and the names and addresses of your authorized representative must all be provided. Additionally, you need to list the tax issues and time frames for which you are rescinding the authorization. You must mail the form to the IRS at the address listed in the instructions once it has been completed.
If you have been given permission, you can submit taxes on behalf of another individual. Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, must be signed by the person on whose behalf you are filing. Additionally, you must possess a copy of their official identification, such as their social security card.
Parents can serve as representative assessees on behalf of their minor children who are unable to manage their own affairs. In this situation, the parent will be in charge of preparing the tax return and paying any taxes due on their child’s behalf.
No, it is not required to have a representative assessee. However, it can be useful if you find yourself unable to handle your own tax matters, such as if you become disabled or are unable to contact the IRS.
ADD For taxpayers who want to add or alter their authorized representatives for e-filing their income tax returns (ITRs), the Income Tax Department offers a feature called Authorized ITR. The details of the taxpayer’s authorized representative, including their name, PAN, and email address, must be provided in order to utilize this feature through the Income Tax e-filing portal. The authorized representative will be able to electronically submit the taxpayer’s ITR once the necessary information has been added.
You must declare them as a dependent on your tax return in order to claim them as a legitimate heir on your taxes. To be considered a dependent, you must fulfill a number of standards, such as providing more than half of their financial support and having them not file a joint tax return. You can also be required to present proof of your link to them, like a birth certificate or adoption documents. To make sure you are submitting your taxes correctly, it is always a good idea to speak with a tax expert or use tax preparation software.