IRS Collections and Representation

IRS Power of Attorney (Form 2848)

A power of attorney authorizes a licensed representative to deal with the IRS on your behalf. From that point the calls, the notices, and the negotiation go to them. For most people this is the moment the problem stops running their week.

Also called: Form 2848, IRS power of attorney, having someone deal with the IRS for me.

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What it lets your representative do

With an authorization on file, your representative can access your account and wage transcripts, speak to the IRS units handling your case, receive copies of notices, request holds on enforcement, and negotiate a resolution. They can commit to positions on your behalf within the scope you grant.

Only certain professionals can hold unlimited representation rights before the IRS, principally CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and attorneys. That distinction matters, because a preparer without those credentials cannot represent you in a collection or examination matter.

What it does not do

It does not transfer the liability. You remain responsible for the tax, and you should still open your post. It also does not, by itself, stop collection. Enforcement pauses when a resolution or a hold is put in place, and the authorization is what allows your representative to arrange that.

You can limit the authorization to specific years and specific matters, and you can revoke it at any time.

This is likely relevant to you if

You want to stop dealing with the IRS directly
You need someone able to pull your transcripts and see the full picture
A revenue officer has been assigned to your case
You are facing an audit, an appeal, or active collection

Professionals who handle IRS Power of Attorney (Form 2848)

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Dan Henn, CPA, CTR™

Daniel Henn, CPA, PA

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Rockledge, FL

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Common questions

Will the IRS still contact me?

The IRS directs contact to your representative for the matters covered, and copies of certain notices continue to go to you. Keep reading anything that arrives.

Who can represent me before the IRS?

CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and attorneys hold unlimited representation rights. Other preparers have limited rights that do not extend to collection or appeals work.

Can I cancel it later?

Yes. An authorization can be revoked at any time, and it can be limited to particular years and particular matters from the outset.

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This page is general information about how the IRS handles this kind of matter. It is not advice about your situation, and no outcome is being promised. Results depend on your own facts. Speak to a licensed professional before you act. The directory is a free member benefit of Tax Resolution Academy^®, and there is no way to pay for a higher position in it.