How to Fax Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) to the IRS

Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, authorizes a CPA, tax attorney, enrolled agent, or other qualified person to represent you before the IRS. It's one of the most commonly faxed IRS forms, since getting a representative authorized quickly often matters.

Before You Fax

• The form must be signed with a handwritten ("wet ink") signature when submitted by fax — electronic signatures for this form must go through the IRS's separate online submission tool instead
• Both the taxpayer and the representative need to sign and date the form correctly — an undated or improperly dated signature is a common rejection reason
• Submit one form per taxpayer — even for married couples filing jointly, each spouse needs a separate Form 2848

How to Send It Online

1. Download and complete Form 2848 from irs.gov, making sure all required fields and signatures are filled in
2. Confirm the correct CAF unit fax number from the official form instructions
3. Scan or save your completed form as a clean PDF
4. Upload it right here on LowFax using the Send a Fax button below, enter the verified fax number, and send
5. Save your delivery confirmation — the IRS does not send its own fax confirmation, so your service's receipt is your proof of submission

What Happens Next

Once received, the IRS records the authorization to the CAF system. This typically takes a few business days to post. If you need to check on status, the IRS offers an online tool to check Form 2848 processing.