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Thunder
Level 2
3 weeks ago
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I have a return where the client's daughter, who supplied the tax documents (w2s etc), has signed her name on the 8879 but has appended the "as power of attorney for [name of client]. What is my obligation as the ERO? Do I have to have the POA, and do I transmit with the return?
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dascpa
Level 11
3 weeks ago
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I would get a copy for my own file documentation. I would also explore the reason for the POA.
Unless you know all the parties anyone could say they have POA and then direct a refund into their own account, nefariously.
Thunder
Level 2
3 weeks ago
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Thank you. Unbelievable that you cannot get an answer on the IRS site that is straightforward. I know from working with this client that a substantial amount of dementia has crept in over the last few years, so none of this comes as a surprise. I have already reached out to get the POA and assuming it looks good, I will file based on the POA's authorization. Appreciate the message....
