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IRS: Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) Fax Number

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There is no single fax number for IRS: Form 2848 (Power of Attorney). The correct line depends on your state or your domestic or international filing status. Faxing to the wrong unit can delay or misroute your documents. Read the routing details below and confirm the right number for your situation before you send.

1-855-214-7522 is only one routing option. Do not use it unless the routing details below confirm it is correct for you.

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Submit Form 2848 Power of Attorney to the IRS Centralized Authorization File (CAF) unit. This number is for western states (Ogden). State-based routing: West of Mississippi + Wisconsin, fax to Ogden at 1-855-214-7522. East of Mississippi + Arkansas + Louisiana, fax to Memphis at 1-855-214-7519. International filers, fax to Philadelphia at 1-855-772-3156 (or 1-304-707-9785 from outside the US).

What to include

Completed Form 2848, taxpayer name, TIN, representative name and CAF number. Determine the correct CAF unit based on the taxpayer's state of residence.

Fax numbers change without notice. Verify this number against the organization's official contact page or your paperwork before you send anything sensitive. Last verified March 16, 2026.

IRS: Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) fax number FAQ

What is the IRS: Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) fax number?+

The correct IRS: Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) fax number depends on your state or your domestic or international filing status. 1-855-214-7522 is one of the routing options, but it is not correct for every filer. Read the routing details on this page and confirm the right number for your situation before sending anything, and verify it against the organization's official instructions since numbers change without notice.

What should I include when faxing IRS: Form 2848 (Power of Attorney)?+

Completed Form 2848, taxpayer name, TIN, representative name and CAF number. Determine the correct CAF unit based on the taxpayer's state of residence.

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