Effective March 1, 2012 taxpayers who file a joint tax return can no longer send in a jointly signed IRS Power of Attorney Form 2848.
Each taxpayer on a joint return must prepare and sign a separate form 2848. Furthermore you must use the October 2011 version of this form. If you use an older version of the form the IRS will not process your power of attorney form.
You can find the version information in the top left corner of the form. The most recent version of the form can be found at www.irs.gov under the forms and publication section on the IRS’ home page.
