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The Illinois Tax Power of Attorney form (Form IL-2848) is a document needed to use when individual wishes to select a representative to sign, verify, and file all agent’s tax returns. You will be asked to attach a copy of this record to each specific tax return or item of correspondence for which you are requesting power of attorney.
Form IL-2848 is the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) power of attorney for naming a tax representative. A fillable copy comes as an Adobe PDF, so you can type your answers on screen instead of writing them by hand.
| Document Name | Illinois Tax Power of Attorney Form |
| State Form Name | Illinois Form IL-2848 |
| Relevant Link | Illinois Department of Revenue |
| Where to File? | Per email/fax/online or mail to: Illinois Department of Revenue Power of Attorney Forms 3-252 PO BOX 19001 SPRINGFIELD IL 62794-9001 |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 18 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 133 |
| Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
Filling out the Illinois tax power of attorney takes eight short steps. To generate an up-to-date, personalized POA document, use our form-building software. Then work through the document in order, from the taxpayer's details to the signatures.
Input the Taxpayer’s Data
Enter the taxpayer's full name, ID number, and street address, including city, state, and zip code.
Designate Attorney(s)-in-Fact
You may opt for selecting more than one agent if you desire. Provide the following information about them in the second section of the document:
Indicate the Powers You Are Not Granting
The agents are supposed to be fully able on the Principal’s behalf, including the power to access confidential data. If you do not wish to grant certain powers to the agent(s), check the corresponding box in this part of the form.
Provide Info about the Previous Agents
The creation of the Tax POA implies that all the other previous Attorney(s)-in-Fact will be automatically withdrawn. If you want any of them to keep representing you, enter their details in this part of the form.
Submit the Addresses to Receive Your Notices
If you want your written notices mailed to someone, enter that person's name and mailing address (city, state, zip). Add a daytime phone number as well, so the person can be reached quickly. You are allowed to provide up to three addressees herein.
Put the Taxpayer’s Signature
The Principal should review the data that has been provided above and affix his or her signature. If the Taxpayer filed jointly, the spouse should also sign the paper too. In case the Taxpayer is representing an entity, the signature of the officer or partner will be required.
Put the Agent’s Signature
All of the agents appointed have to sign the document, declaring not to be under suspension or disbarment.
Witness or Notarize the Form (If Needed)
If the agent is not an attorney, a certified public accountant, or an enrolled agent, two adults will have to witness the paper to make it valid and enforceable. The other option is to get the form authenticated by a legal notary.
Tip: Write names exactly as they appear on your tax records. Double-check each ID number before you move to the next step.
A short review before you send the power of attorney saves time. Read each part once more and compare it with your tax records. Look for blank boxes, missing dates and signature lines that were skipped by mistake.
If one submits an invalid Tax POA, they will be notified to edit and resubmit it. A printable power of attorney form needs to be completed, signed, and dated before sending it again. The form will not be valid if one of the following is missing, incomplete, or incorrect:
Once the document is signed, decide how you want to send it to the Illinois Department of Revenue. Keep a copy of the signed power of attorney for your own records. Think about how quickly you need it delivered and how comfortable you are with each option.
There are diverse ways to submit the form to the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR):
The Illinois Tax Power of Attorney form will terminate ten years after gaining validity unless revoked or withdrawn. General legal rules concerning the powers of the designated Attorney-in-Fact are described in the third section of the 755 ILCS 45 law of Illinois.
Looking for a different kind of document? Browse our guide to Illinois power of attorney templates.
Gather the taxpayer's full name, ID number, and street address. For each agent, have a full name, street address, daytime phone number, email address, and the tax type and period you want to cover. Having these details on hand makes the form quicker to complete.
Use our form-building software to type your answers on screen. Work through the eight steps above in order, and check each entry as you go. When the power of attorney is complete, review it once more and sign it.
Make a copy of the signed power of attorney for your records. Check that every name and ID number matches your tax records. Then send it in one of the ways listed under How to Submit the Power of Attorney.
General information, not legal or tax advice.
