Inmate needs to file past due tax returns.

[aedwan]

Inmate, through his sister, submitted pre-filing information and tax documents to file 2017 and 2018 tax returns. 

Is there a way to file the tax return without a POA? If a POA is required, can the return be filed simultaneously with the POA attached or POA must be processed and approved by IRS before filing? 

Since 2017 must be paper-filed, can the sister cite incarceration as a reason other than “disease or injury or continuous absence” to get authority to sign return?

 Thanks 

[mdtao31]

its worth a try

regards,LARRY

stay safe

[BobKamman · Accepted solution]

He's in maximum security with no visitors or mail allowed?  Legal mail is always allowed; has the sister asked his lawyer for help (even if a public defender)?  If he is incarcerated because of a crime with financial implications -- for example, selling drugs -- are you and the sister sure you want to sign the returns?

[Terry53029]

I have just had the person wanting to file inmates return to visit them, and have them sign, or mail the return to them to sign

[mdtao31]

very good point bob

regards, LARRY

stay safe

[aedwan]

Thanks Bob! No drugs, just a petty crime but I agree mailing the return to him will be best option thereto.