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Publication 947, Practice Before the IRS and Power of Attorney

This publication discusses who can represent a taxpayer before the IRS and what forms or documents are used to authorize a representative. Usually, attorneys, CPAs, enrolled agents, and enrolled actuaries can represent taxpayers before IRS.


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Other Items You May Find Useful:

All Revisions for Publication 947

Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer

Circular No. 230, Regulations Governing the Practice of Attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents, Enrolled Actuaries, and Appraisers before the Internal Revenue Service

Publication 470, Limited Practice Without Enrollment

Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative

Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization

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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2012-08-04