BulldogTom Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Client is moving back to US from Japan. W is already here, hubby will not be back in time to sign tax return. They are trying to enroll children in school and need tax returns for scholarship awards. W wants to sign tax return for H. Is there a form in ATX that I can print for them or do they need to go to a lawyer to get a POA? Thanks in advance. Tom Lodi, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Is it possible to send electronic copy including 8879 to H to review, print 8879, sign and fax back? I have clients in several states that do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulldogTom Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Found my answer in the instructions for line 5 of form 2848. If a taxpayer is out of the country for 60 continuous days prior to the due date of the tax return, they can authorize a representative to sign their tax return. From the instructions Write a statement on line 5 that you are authorizing your representative to sign your income tax return pursuant to Regulations section 1.6012-1(a)(5) by reason of [enter the specific reason listed under (a), (b ), or ( c) under Authority to sign your return above]. Just in case some of you ever need this one. Tom Lodi, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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