SFS Tax & Accounting Services

⏰ 3 Days to Tax Day

Before we or your tax preparer can e‑file your tax return, we must receive the signed Form 8879 — the IRS e‑file Signature Authorization. 📋

✅ If your return is finished, Form 8879 allows us to file it
⏳ If your return is not ready, an extension must still be filed
❗ Extensions do not happen automatically and still require authorization

If you do nothing:
❌No signed 8879 = no filing
❌No return + no extension = penalties and interest may apply

📩 Please review, sign, and return Form 8879 as soon as you receive it.

: Representation vs. Information Access

IRS Form 2848 – Power of Attorney ✅
Full authority to act for you with the IRS

With Form 2848, an Enrolled Agent (EA) can:

📞 Speak directly to the IRS on your behalf
✉️ Receive and respond to IRS notices
🤝 Negotiate payment plans, penalties, or settlements
⚖️ Represent you in audits, appeals, and collections
✍️ Sign certain IRS documents (for approved matters)

👉 Best choice if you want the EA to handle the IRS for you for specific tax years and issues.

On to IRS Form 8821 – Tax Information Authorization🔍
Access only — no representation

With Form 8821, an EA can:

📄 Access IRS transcripts and account records
✉️ Receive copies of IRS notices

📞The EA cannot:

❌ Speak to the IRS for you
❌ Negotiate or resolve issues
❌ Take action or make agreements

👉 Best choice if you only want information reviewed, not IRS representation.

Quick Takeaway

✅ Form 2848 = Representation + authority
🔍 Form 8821 = Information access only

Don’t Miss the Deadline — Extend Now!

📞 772 337 1040
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Jeffrey Schneider, EA, CTRS