Want to share your tax info? Here's how
Tax Tip of the Week
December 3, 2018
Want to share your tax info? Here's how
Did you know the IRS is prohibited from releasing information you report, except in limited circumstances? You have to grant specific authorization to allow someone to discuss your return with the IRS, receive copies of your returns or tax notices, or negotiate with the IRS on your behalf.
For example, say you receive an IRS notice, and you want your tax preparer to resolve the issue for you. The only way your preparer can help is if you have given permission allowing an exchange of information with the IRS.
Here are three ways to grant authority for access to certain tax information:
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Third-party designation. You may think of this as the "checkbox" authorization found near the signature area of your tax return. By checking the box and completing the requested information, you grant limited authority for the receipt or inspection of your tax information for that particular return.
The person you authorize will not automatically receive copies of IRS notices, but can review your information for the specific tax period. The authorization expires one year from the original due date of the return.
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Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization. This form is a disclosure authorization that allows the person you choose to automatically receive notices and other information about your taxes for periods you specify. You can revoke the authorization by submitting a signed copy of the original with the word "Revoke" written across the top.
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Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative. The power of attorney lets someone who is eligible to practice before the IRS represent you and, in some cases, sign agreements and other documents on your behalf. You can revoke a power of attorney by filing a new one for the same tax period, or by sending a signed copy of the original with the word "Revoke" written across the top.
Other forms may be required, depending on the type of tax information and how much authority you want to grant. Give us a call for help granting authorization.
"Tax Tips" are published weekly to provide current tax information, tax-cutting suggestions, and tax reminders. If you would like more information on anything in "Tax Tips," or if you'd like to be on our mailing list to receive other tax information from time to time, please contact our office.
The tax information contained in this site is of a general nature and should not be acted upon in your specific situation without further details and/or professional assistance.
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December 3, 2018
Want to share your tax info? Here's how
Did you know the IRS is prohibited from releasing information you report, except in limited circumstances? You have to grant specific authorization to allow someone to discuss your return with the IRS, receive copies of your returns or tax notices, or negotiate with the IRS on your behalf.
For example, say you receive an IRS notice, and you want your tax preparer to resolve the issue for you. The only way your preparer can help is if you have given permission allowing an exchange of information with the IRS.
Here are three ways to grant authority for access to certain tax information:
-
Third-party designation. You may think of this as the "checkbox" authorization found near the signature area of your tax return. By checking the box and completing the requested information, you grant limited authority for the receipt or inspection of your tax information for that particular return.
The person you authorize will not automatically receive copies of IRS notices, but can review your information for the specific tax period. The authorization expires one year from the original due date of the return.
-
Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization. This form is a disclosure authorization that allows the person you choose to automatically receive notices and other information about your taxes for periods you specify. You can revoke the authorization by submitting a signed copy of the original with the word "Revoke" written across the top.
-
Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative. The power of attorney lets someone who is eligible to practice before the IRS represent you and, in some cases, sign agreements and other documents on your behalf. You can revoke a power of attorney by filing a new one for the same tax period, or by sending a signed copy of the original with the word "Revoke" written across the top.
Other forms may be required, depending on the type of tax information and how much authority you want to grant. Give us a call for help granting authorization.
"Tax Tips" are published weekly to provide current tax information, tax-cutting suggestions, and tax reminders. If you would like more information on anything in "Tax Tips," or if you'd like to be on our mailing list to receive other tax information from time to time, please contact our office.
The tax information contained in this site is of a general nature and should not be acted upon in your specific situation without further details and/or professional assistance.
