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September 29, 2022
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How do I file a return that is a parent whose child has power of attorney?

  • September 29, 2022
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Best answer by ctacctg

Regulations §1.6012-1(a)(5) permits you to rely on a POA as authorization to sign a return for another person only if that person is unable to sign due to disease or injury, continuous absence from the United States for at least 60 days prior to the due date for filing, or if specific permission has been granted by the IRS. The POA must specifically state that you are given the authority to sign, and give the specific
reason why as listed above.

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George4Tacks
Level 15
September 29, 2022

Does the power of attorney include the power to sign tax returns?

https://www.thetaxadviser.com/issues/2016/apr/power-of-attorney-and-declaration-of-representative.html

 

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IRonMaN
Level 15
September 29, 2022

How many people are sitting in prison today because they signed an 8879 because they had a legal power of attorney but didn't have that little IRS power of attorney too?  Just out of curiosity, how does someone in a coma, sign a 2848?  If someone has dementia and thinks they are the King of Turdistan, are they allowed to use that name on the 2848 or do they use some other name that someone told them was their real name?  For the record, I have way more questions, than I have answers.😉

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George4Tacks
Level 15
September 29, 2022
I have generally found that for clients the questions are really difficult. They don't fully understand the situation, so you seldom ask the correct question in the beginning. It makes for great entertainment?
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