Types of authorizations for third-party representatives

[Source IRS]

When working with the IRS, taxpayers have a right to represent themselves. They can also choose a third-party agent to represent them, like a tax professional or family member. Taxpayers should be sure that their representative is authorized to practice before the IRS.

Taxpayers who want to have a third party represent them must formally grant them permission to do so.

Here are different types of third-party authorizations:

• Power of Attorney - Allows someone to represent a taxpayer in tax matters before the IRS. The representative must be an individual authorized to practice before the IRS.
• Tax Information Authorization - Appoints anyone to review or receive a taxpayer’s confidential tax information for the type of tax for a specified period.
• Third Party Designee - Designates a person on the taxpayer’s tax form to discuss that specific tax return and year with the IRS. 
• Oral Disclosure - Authorizes the IRS to disclose the taxpayer’s tax info to a person the taxpayer brings into a phone call or meeting with the IRS about a specific tax issue. 

Even with an authorized third party representing them, taxpayers are ultimately responsible for meeting their tax obligations.

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