What is Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative?

How do I get a caf?

You can get a CAF number by submitting Form 2848 or 8821 and writing “None” in the space designated for the CAF number. The IRS will send you a CAF number within a few weeks.

Where do I send power of attorney in NC?

A power of attorney must always be signed in front of a notary public. If you wish, it can be recorded at the county register of deeds office in North Carolina where it is to be used.

Where do I file a power of attorney in PA?

The Power of Attorney is only required on a case by case basis. An REV-677 Power of Attorney form should ONLY be submitted to an individual within the department upon an agent’s request for such authorization.

Can I get a PTIN with an ITIN?

Individuals who have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are not eligible for a PTIN unless they are foreign persons with a permanent non-U.S. address, and can provide documentation to support that status.

What is the difference between 2848 and 8821?

Whereas Form 2848 allows a power of attorney to represent a taxpayer before the IRS, Form 8821: Tax Information Authorization empowers someone to receive and inspect your confidential information without representing you to the IRS.

Who needs an EFIN?

Providers need an EFIN to electronically file tax returns. We assign an EFIN to identify firms that have completed the IRS e-file Application to become an Authorized IRS e-file Provider.

How do I get a PTIN without a Social Security number?

An individual may have an IRS individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). If the individual does not have, and is not eligible for, an SSN, he or she must apply for an ITIN by using Form W–7.