what is form 2848 power of attorney and declaration of representative 
form 2848 power of attorney and declaration of representative is an internal revenue service irs document that authorizes an individual or organization to represent a taxpayer by appearing before the irs at an audit for example 1 federal law requires the irs to keep confidential all of the information that you supply on your tax return so you must file a form 2848 with the irs before anyone other than yourself may receive and inspect your tax information and represent you to the irs 2 