I was told by the IRS that I cannot, as the bookkeeper, sign the form 1096 unless I have a signed form 2848 on file. By checking the box "signing the return" on line 5 of form 2848 give me authorization to sign form 1096? I am an EA and have a CAF & PTIN #.
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technically the IRS person may be right. However... !!!! (grinChEAr$,
Harlan Lunsford, EA n LA -
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Or you can just e-file the 1099's and 1096's.I would put a favorite quote in here, but it would get me banned from the board.Comment
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Experience is 1096/1099 have always been accepted, although it is possible that they would need a POA on file - I do as a matter of routine file in POA on Biz clients for access to accounts, and talk with IRS on notices.
More paperwork!
SandyComment
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Signing any tax forms for a client requires a POA. I won't, as policy, sign any forms for clients.Believe nothing you have not personally researched and verified.Comment
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