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Navigating IRS Authorizations: Form 2848 and Form 8821

Valid for one year from purchase date
Self-study - On-Demand
2 CPE (2 technical)

Course code: 26SX-0054
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Providing a practical overview of the IRS Power of Attorney, Form 2848, and IRS Tax Information Authorization, Form 8821. 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.

Major subjects

  • 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.

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish between the authorities granted by Form 2848 and Form 8821.
  • Identify situations where a Power of Attorney is required for IRS representation.
  • Analyze limitations imposed by IRS rules on the authority granted through these forms.
  • Evaluate common mistakes and compliance risks when filing Forms 2848 and 8821.
  • Utilize of the IRS Centralized Authorization File (CAF) system for managing authorizations.

Who should take this program?

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

Pricing

Standard Member Fee $58.00
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If your organization is exempt from sales tax, call us at 952-831-2707 to complete your purchase.

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More program information

Area
of study
Taxation
Field(s)
of study
Taxes - Technical (2.0)
Level Basic
Format Self-study - On-Demand
Sponsor CPA Crossings, LLC
NASBA ID#: 108744
Prerequisites Prereq. None
Advance
prep
None

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