Form 8655 - Reporting Agent Authorization

Greg Hatfield Updated by Greg Hatfield

Use Form 8655 to authorize a reporting agent to:

• Sign and file certain returns. Reporting agents must file returns electronically except as provided under Rev. Proc. 2012-32. You can find Rev. Proc. 2012-32 on page 267 of Internal Revenue Bulletin 2012-34 at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-irbs/irb12-34.pdf. See Pub. 3112, IRS e-file Application and Participation, for information about e-filing and getting the reporting agent PIN;

• Make deposits and payments for certain returns. Reporting agents must make deposits and payments electronically, generally through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS.gov). See Pub. 4169, Tax Professional Guide to EFTPS, and Rev. Proc. 2012-33;

• Receive duplicate copies of tax information, notices, and other written and/or electronic communication regarding any authority granted; and

• Provide IRS with information to aid in penalty relief determinations related to the authority granted on Form 8655.

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See also: Reporting Agent List

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